Directional References Flashcards
1
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anterior
A
in front of, front
2
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posterior
A
after, behind, following, toward the rear
3
Q
distal
A
away from, farther from the origin
4
Q
proximal
A
near, closer to the origin
5
Q
dorsal
A
near the upper surface, toward the back
6
Q
ventral
A
toward the bottom, toward the belly
7
Q
superior
A
above, over
8
Q
inferior
A
below, under
9
Q
lateral
A
toward the side, away from the mid-line
10
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medial
A
toward the mid-line, middle, away from theside
11
Q
rostral
A
toward the front
12
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caudal
A
toward the back, toward the tail
13
Q
bilateral
A
involving both sides of the body
14
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unilateral
A
involving one side of the body
15
Q
ipsilateral
A
on the same side of the body
16
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contralateral
A
on opposite sides of the body
17
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parietal
A
relating to a body cavity wall
18
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visceral
A
relating to organs within body cavities
19
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axial
A
around a central axis
20
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intermediate
A
between two structures
