Directional Terms Flashcards by Chloe Hoffine | Brainscape

Q

Medial

A

Toward midline

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Lateral

A

Away from midline

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Intermediate

A

In between

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Anterior / Ventral

A

Front

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Posterior / Dorsal

A

Back

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Superficial

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External (toward/on surface)

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Deep

A

Internal (away from surface)

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Superior

A

Up
Refers to head/core

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Inferior

A

Down
Refers to head/core

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Proximal

A

Closer to body
Refers to limbs

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Distal

A

Farther from body
Refers to limbs

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Central

A

Closer to center of body

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Peripheral

A

Farther from center of body

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Contralateral

A

Opposite side

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Ipsilateral

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Same side

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