Directional Terms Flashcards by Tiffany W | Brainscape

Q

Towards the front

A

Anterior

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Towards the back

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posterior

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Q

Towards the belly

A

Ventral

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Q

Towards the spine

A

Dorsal

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Towards the head

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Cranial/Cephalic

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Towards the beak/nose

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Rostral

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Towards the tail

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Caudal

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Higher in position

A

Superior

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Lower in position

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Inferior

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Towards the midline

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Medial

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Away from midline

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lateral

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Closer to the origin/point of attachment

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Proximal

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Away from origin/point of attachment

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Distal

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Towards or On surface of body

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Superficial

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Away from Surface

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Deep

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