Directional terms Flashcards
0
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Away from the head end
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Inferior (caudal)
1
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Toward the upper or head end
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Superior - (Cranial, Cephalic)
2
Q
Toward the front
A
Anterior (ventral)
3
Q
Toward the back
A
Posterior (Dorsal)
4
Q
Toward the midline
A
Medial
5
Q
Away from the midline
A
Lateral
6
Q
Nearer to the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk
A
Proximal
7
Q
Toward or near the surface of the body
A
Superficial
8
Q
Away from the surface of the body
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Deep