Directional Terms Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
“in front of” or “the front surface of.” It usually refers to the front side of the body
2
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Posterior
A
the back or direction toward the back of the body.
3
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Superior
A
to the top or towards the head-end of the body.
4
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Inferior
A
towards the bottom or away from the head-end of the body
5
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Medial
A
toward the middle or center
6
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Lateral
A
to the side of, or away from, the middle of the body.
7
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Distal
A
away from or farthest from the trunk or the point or origin of a part
8
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Proximal
A
toward or nearest the trunk or the point of origin of a part
9
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Superficial
A
closer to the surface of the body
10
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Deep
A
away from the surface or further into the body
11
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Ventral
A
the front of the body
12
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Dorsal
A
Relating to the back or posterior of a structure.
