Directional Terms Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
In front of
2
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline, middle, away from the side
3
Q
Posterior
A
Behind, following, after, toward the rear
4
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side, away from the mid-line
5
Q
Distal
A
Away from, further from the origin
6
Q
Inferior
A
Below, under
7
Q
Proximal
A
Near, closer to the origin
8
Q
Superior
A
Above, over
9
Q
Dorsal
A
Near the upper surface, toward the back
10
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the bottom, toward the belly
11
Q
Rostal
A
Towards the front
12
Q
Intermediate
A
Between two structures
13
Q
Caudal
A
Towards the back, towards the tail
14
Q
Axial
A
Around a central axis
15
Q
Bilateral
A
Involving both sides of the body
16
Q
Unilateral
A
Involving one side of the body
17
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On the same side of the body
18
Q
Contralateral
A
On opposite sides of the body
19
Q
Visceral
A
Relating to organs within body cavities
20
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Parietal
A
Relating to a body cavity wall
