directional terms Flashcards by katie Hewitt

Q

towards the head/above

A

superior

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Towards the feet/ below

A

Inferior

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towards the front/ axiel

A

Anterior

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Towards the back/appendicular

A

Posterior

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Towards midline of body

A

Medial

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Towards side of body

A

Lateral

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Towards the body’s mass/ near origin

A

Proximal

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Away from body’s mass/ distant

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Distal

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