Directional Terms 1-7-15 Flashcards
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Anterior
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Nearer to the front of the body
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Superior
A
Toward the head
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Medial
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Nearer to the midline
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Intermediate
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Between 2 structures
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Inferior
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Away from the head
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Posterior
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Nearer to the back of the body
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Lateral
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Farther from the midline
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Ipsilateral
A
On the same side as another structure
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Proximal
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Nearer to the attachment of a limb to the trunk or point of origin
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Superficial
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Toward or on the surface of the body
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Contralateral
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On the opposite side of the body as another structure
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Distal
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Farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk or point of origin
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Deep
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Away from surface of the body
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Right
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To the right side according to body being examined
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Left
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To the left side of body being examined
