Directional Terminology Flashcards by Ben Barnhart | Brainscape

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Anterior/Ventral

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Towards front

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Posterior/Dorsal

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Towards back

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Superior

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Above (axial only)

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Inferior

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Below (axial only)

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Medial

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Towards midline

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Lateral

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Away from midline

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Intermediate

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In between

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Proximal

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Toward axial attachment (appendicular only)

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Distal

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Away from axial attachment (appendicular only)

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Superficial

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Towards surface

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Deep

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Away from surface

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Ipsilateral

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Same side

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Contralateral

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Opposite side

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Appendicular

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Upper and lower limbs

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Axial

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Head, neck, and trunk

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