directional terms Flashcards by Tyla Keys

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anterior/posterior

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front/back

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superior/inferior

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top/bottom of body cavity

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ventral/dorsal

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belly/back

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cephalic (rostral/cranial)/caudal

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head/rear

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medial/lateral

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middle/away from midline

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distal/proximal

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top/bottom of extremities

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superficial/deep

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top/bottom of skin

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visceral/parietal

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organ/cavity linings

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ipsilateral/bilateral/contralateral

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same side/both sides/other side

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transverse

A

cuts organ into top-bottom

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sagittal

A

cuts organ into left-right cut

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coronal

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cuts organ into front-back cut

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neuromuscular junction

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where the nerve and muscle meet

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