Directional Terms Flashcards by Jessie Stobbe | Brainscape

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Anterior

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Located at or towards the front of the body or body part

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Distal

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The part farthest away from the centre or from point of attachment

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Lateral

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The farthest away from midline of the body

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Posterior

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The back surface of the body

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Medial

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The closest to the midline of the body

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Proximal

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Nearest to the trunk of the body or the point of origin

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Proximal

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Nearest to the trunk of the body or the point of origin

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