Directional Terms Flashcards
1
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Superior
A
Above other structures along the long axis of the body
2
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Inferior
A
Below other structures, along the long axis of the body
3
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Anterior
A
Toward the front of the body
4
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back of the body
5
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Medial
A
Toward the midline of the body
6
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Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
7
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Proximal
A
Closer to the point of origin. Usually referring to limbs
8
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Distal
A
Away from the point of origin. Usually referring to limbs
9
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Superficial
A
Toward the surface or away from the body’s interior
10
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Deep
A
Away from the surface or toward the body’s interior
11
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Dorsal
A
Toward the backside of the body
12
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Ventral
A
Toward the belly side of the body
13
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Cranial
A
Toward the head of the body
14
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Caudal
A
Toward the tail end of the body
