Directional Terms Flashcards

1
Q

Closer to the midline?

A

Medial

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2
Q

Away from the midline?

A

Lateral

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3
Q

Towards the head?

A

Superior

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4
Q

Away from the head?

A

Inferior

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5
Q

Front of the body?

A

Anterior

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6
Q

Back of the body?

A

Posterior

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7
Q

Towards the skin?

A

Superficial

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8
Q

Away from the skin?

A

Deep

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9
Q

Away from the joint?

A

Distal

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10
Q

Closer / towards the joint?

A

Proximal

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11
Q

Bottom of the foot?

A

Plantar

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12
Q

Top of the foot?

A

Dorsal

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13
Q

Palm of hand?

A

Palmar

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14
Q

Back of hand

A

Dorsal

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15
Q

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

A

Anatomical position

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16
Q

Lay on back, facing upwards?

A

Supine

17
Q

Laying on belly?

A

Prone

18
Q

Same side movement (raising leg & arm)

A

Ipsilateral

19
Q

Opposite side movement (raising opposite leg & arm)

A

Contralateral