Directional Terms Flashcards by MAKENA REISCHAUER | Brainscape

Q

Superior

A

Above

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inferior

A

Below

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Medial

A

closer to midline

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lateral

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farther from midline

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poximal (only for arms and legs)

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Closer to core

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Distal (only for arms and legs

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farther from core

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Ipsilateral

A

Same side of the body

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Contralateral

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Opposite side of the body

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Anterior

A

in front

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Posterior

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Behind

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Dorsal

A

Back side

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Ventral

A

Belly side

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Superficial

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closer to the surface

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Deep

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away from surface

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unilateral

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one side of the body

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bilateral

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both sides of the body