Directional Terms Flashcards by Hannah Fields | Brainscape

Q

Anatomical Position

A

Hands at sides
Palms out
Feet slightly spread

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Medial

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Toward the middle

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Lateral

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Toward the side

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Anterior (Ventral)

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Toward the front of the body

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Posterior (Dorsal)

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Back of Body

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Superior

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Toward the Head

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Inferior

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Toward the feet

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Superficial

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Toward the skin

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Deep

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Deep inside

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Proximal

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Toward the middle (Limbs)

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Distal

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Away from the body (Limbs)

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Ipsilateral

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Same Side

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Contralateral

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Opposite Sides

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