Directional Terms Flashcards

1
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Anterior

A

The front, in front of (equivalent to ventral)

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Distal

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Away from or farthest from the point of attachment or origin

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Dorsal

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The back, behind (equivalent to posterior)

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4
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Inferior

A

Below or towards the feet

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5
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Medial

A

Towards the body’s midline

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Posterior

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The back, behind (equivalent to Dorsal)

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7
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Proximal

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Towards or closest to the point of attachment or origin

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Superior

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Above or toward the head

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9
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Ventral

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The front, in front of (equivalent to anterior)

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Mid-sagittal section

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Dividing the body directly in the midline (symmetrically)

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Sagittal section

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Dividing the body into right and left sides (does not need to be equally)

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12
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Deep

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Deeper than…

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13
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Frontal section

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Dividing the body into front and back sections (equivalent to Coronal plane)

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Coronal plane

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Dividing the body into front and back sections (equivalent to Frontal section )

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Transverse section

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Dividing the body into top and bottom portions

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