Directional References Flashcards by Mitchell Vannelli | Brainscape

Q

anterior

A

the front

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ventral

A

belly side

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posterior/dorsal

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the back

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Q

cranial

A

the head

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Q

superior

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above

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caudal

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the tail

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inferior

A

below

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medial

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towards the midline, middle

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lateral

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away from the midline, sides

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proximal

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towards the attached base

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distal

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away from attached base

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Q

superficial

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near the surface

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Q

deep

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farther from the surface

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