Directional Terms Flashcards by Samantha M Saunders

Q

what is the opposite to dorsal?

A

ventral

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what is the opposite to anterior?

A

posterior

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Q

what is the opposite to superior?

A

inferior

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Q

what is the opposite to cephalic?

A

Caudal

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Q

what is the opposite to proximal ?

A

Distal

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What is the opposite to medial?

A

Lateral

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Q

what is the opposite to superfical?

A

deep

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Define cephalic

A

towards the head

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Q

define dorsal

A

back

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define anterior

A

front

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Q

define caudal

A

towards the “tail”

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Q

define proximal

A

near

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Q

define distal

A

far

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define lateral

A

towards the side

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Q

what does it meal when referring to tail in the term caudal?

A

referring to the base, lowest part of the spine

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Q

one the face the eyes are?

A

lateral

Q

on the face the nose is?

A

medial

Q

the hand is ____ to the elbow?

A

distal

Q

the nose is ____ to the ears?

A

medial

Q

the head is ____ to the abdomen?

A

superior

Q

the knee is ____ to the foot?

A

proximal