Directional Terms Flashcards by Mia Brookshaw | Brainscape

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Anterior (front)

A

Posterior (back)

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Proximal (closer)

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Distal (further)

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Superior (Cranial)

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Inferior (Caudal)

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Medial (toward midline of body)

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Lateral ( Away from midline or to the side)

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Foot

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Dorsal surface
Plantar surface

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Hand

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Palmar
Dorsal

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Ventral ( refers to flexors)

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Dorsal (refers to extensors)

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Superficial

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Deep

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Contralateral (opposite side of the body)

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Ipsilateral ( same side of the body)

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supination ( radius and ulna parallel)

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Pronation (radius rotates over ulna)

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protraction

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Retraction

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elevation

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depression

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