Directional Terms Flashcards by Samantha Richards | Brainscape

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Anterior

A

Front

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Posterior

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Back

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Midline

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Separates right from left

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Midclavicular

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middle of clavicle to nipple

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Midaxillary

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Armpit to ankle

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Intercostal space

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Divided by ribs

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Superior

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on top (2nd ICS to midlateral)

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inferior

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below (bottom of heart 5th ICS)

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Proximal

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Close to point of attachment

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Distal

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Away from point of attachment

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Apices

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Pointed end of structure

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Bilateral

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both sides/two sides

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