Directional Terms Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
Located on or near the front of an organ
2
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Posterior
A
Located on or near the back of an organ
3
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Superior
A
Situated above or directed upward
4
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Inferior
(Such as Inferior Rectus)
A
Situated below or directed downward
5
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Medial
A
Pertaining to the middle or the midline
6
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Lateral
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Pertaining to the side or a position farther away from the midline
7
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O.D.
A
Latin abbreviation for oculus dexter, which means right eye
8
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O.S.
A
Latin abbreviation for oculus sinister, which means left eye
9
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O.U.
A
Latin abbreviation for oculus uterque, which means both eyes.
