directional terms Flashcards
1
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superficial
A
towards the surface of the body
2
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deep
A
away front the surface of the body
3
Q
abduction
A
movement away from the median plane of the body
4
Q
adduction
A
movement toward the median plane
5
Q
medial
A
pertaining to the midline of the body
6
Q
lateral
A
pertaining to the side
7
Q
cranial
A
toward the head
8
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caudal
A
toward the tail
9
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proximal
A
in reference to a limb or tail, closer to the point of attachment
10
Q
distal
A
away front the point of attachment of a limb
11
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dorsal
A
lysing horizontal on the back
12
Q
sternal
A
lying horizontal on the chest
13
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inversion
A
turning inward
14
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eversion
A
turning outward
15
Q
rostral
A
towards the nose
16
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palmar
A
froth feet, caudal surface
17
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plantar
A
back feet, caudal surface
18
Q
dorsal
A
front & back feet, cranial surface
19
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recumbent
A
lying down
