Directional Terms Flashcards by Ellie Bell | Brainscape

Q

Medial?

A

Closer to the midline

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Lateral?

A

Away from the midline

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Superior?

A

Closer to the head

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Inferior?

A

Away from the head

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Anterior?

A

Front of the body

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Posterior?

A

Back of the body

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Superficial?

A

Towards the skin ( shallow )

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Deep

A

Away from the skin

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Distal

A

Away from the joint (distant)

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Proximal?

A

Closer to the joint (close proximaty)

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Plantar?

A

Bottom of the foot

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Dorsal

A

Top of the foot

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Palmar side?

A

Palm of the hand

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Dorsal side?

A

Back of hand

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Anatomical position?

A

standing upfront, facing the observer, arms are at the sides, with palms facing forward.

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Supine?

A

Lay on back facing upwards

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Prone?

A

Laying on belly

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Ipsilateral?

A

Same side ( same leg & same arm moving)

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Contralateral?

A

Opposite side ( opposite leg & arm moving)