Directional Terms Flashcards by ISABELLE AMANDA RIVERA | Brainscape

Q

Describe Anatomical Position

A

Person standing erect with face and palms forward

arms on side

feet together

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above, up

A

Superior
Cephalic`

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below, down

A

Inferior
caudal

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Q

front

A

Anterior
Ventral (animals; belly)

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back

A

Posterior
Dorsal (animals; back)

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close to midline

A

Medial

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away from midline

A

Lateral

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close to the point of attachment

A

Proximal

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far from point of attachment

A

Distal

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structure close to the surface

A

Superficial

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structure toward the interior of the body

A

Deep

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