Directional Terms Flashcards by leRach El | Brainscape

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Opposite of posterior

A

Anterior

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Opposite of anterior

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Posterior

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Opposite of ventral

A

Dorsal

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Opposite of dorsal

A

Ventral

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Opposite of superior

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Inferior

Don’t use for arms and legs

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Opposite of inferior

A

Superior

Don’t use for arms and legs

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Opposite of medial

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Lateral (towards sides)

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Opposite of lateral

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Medial (towards middle)

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Opposite of ipsilateral

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Contralateral

Contra means “opposite”, Lateral means “side”

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Opposite of contralateral

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Ipsilateral

Ips means “same”, Lateral means “side”

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Opposite of proximal

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Distal

Reminder: only used for legs/arms

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Opposite of distal

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Proximal

Reminder: only used for legs/arms

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Opposite of superficial

A

Deep

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Opposite of deep

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Superficial

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