Directional Terms Flashcards
Learn medical directional terms
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Anterior
A
The front surface of the body
2
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Posterior
A
The back surface of the body
3
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Ventral
A
The front surface of the body
4
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Dorsal
A
The back surface of the body
5
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Right
A
Patient’s right side
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Left
A
Patient’s left side
7
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Superior
A
Closest to the head
8
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Inferior
A
Closest to the feet
9
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Proximal
A
Closest to the point of attachment
10
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Distal
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Farther from the point of attachment
11
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Medial
A
Closest to the midline
12
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Lateral
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Farthest from the midline
13
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Deep
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Farthest from the surface of the skin
14
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Superficial
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Closest to the surface of the skin
15
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Sagittal Plane
A
Divides the body to left and right portions