Directional Terms And Anatomical Orientation Flashcards
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Abduction
A
Movement away from the body
2
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Adduction
A
Movement towards the body
3
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Anterior
A
Towards or near the front; ventral
4
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Posterior
A
Toward or near the back; dorsal
5
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Base
A
The lower supporting part of any structure
6
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Apex
A
The pointed tip of conical structure
7
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Deep
A
Further into the body
8
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Superficial
A
Near the surface of the body
9
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Medial
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Towards the midline; nearer to the midline
10
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Lateral
A
Away from the midline; towards the side
11
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Proximal
A
Nearer to the origin point of attachment
12
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Distal
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Further away from the origin point of attachment
13
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Superior
A
Above or nearer to the head
14
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Inferior
A
Beneath or nearer to the feet
15
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Supine
A
Lying horizontally facing upward
16
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Prone
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Laying horizontally facing downward
17
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Ventral
A
Front; anterior
18
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Dorsal
A
Back; posterior
