Directional Terms Flashcards by Abby Penninger | Brainscape

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Superior

A

High up

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Opposite of superior

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Inferior

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Medial

A

Towards trunk of body

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Opposite of medial

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Lateral

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Dorsal

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Towards back

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Opposite of dorsal

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Ventral

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Distal

A

Away from midpoint (limbs)

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Opposite of distal

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Proximal

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Posterior

A

Towards back

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Opposite of posterior

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Anterior

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Superficial

A

Towards the surface

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Opposite of superficial

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Deep

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Ipsilateral

A

Same side

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Opposite of ipsilateral

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Contralateral

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