Directional Terms Flashcards by meg hoskin

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Cranial (anterior)

A

Towards the head

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Caudal (posterior)

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Towards tails

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Rostral

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Towards nose

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Dorsal

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Towards/near back

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Ventral

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Towards belly

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Lateral

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AWAY from midline

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Medial

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TOWARDS midline

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Superficial

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Near the surface

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Deep

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Further from the surface

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Proximal

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Nearer point of reference

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Distal

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Further from point of reference

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Dorsal (in relation to limb)

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Front surface of lower limb

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Palmer

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Back or under surface of lower forelimb area

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Planter

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Back or under surface of lower hindlimb area

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