Directional Terms Flashcards by Arianna Nicole Condat | Brainscape

Q

Inferior

A

Away from the head. Towards the feet.

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Superior

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Towards the head.

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Posterior

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Towards the back.

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Anterior

A

Towards the front.

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Lateral

A

Away from the midline.

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Medial

A

Towards the midline.

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Proximal

A

Nearest to a point of attachment.

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Distal

A

Farthest from a point of attachment.

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Superficial

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Toward body surface

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Deep

A

Away from body surface

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Caudal

A

Inferior

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Cranial or cephalic

A

Superior

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Dorsal

A

Posterior

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Ventral

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Anterior

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