Directional Terms - The body Flashcards by Filippo Marotta

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Superior

A

Above / Upper part of the structure or body

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Inferior

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Below / Lower part of the structure or body

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Anterior (ventral)

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In front; front of the body

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Posterior (dorsal)

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Behind; backside of the body

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Medial

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Inner side of; near midline

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Lateral

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Outerside of; away midline

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Intermediate

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Between

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Ipsilateral

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Same side

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Contralateral

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Opposite side

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Proximal

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near origin

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Distal

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Away from origin

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Superficial

A

near body surface

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Above / Upper part of the structure or body

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Superior

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Below / Lower part of the structure or body

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Inferior

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In front; front of the body

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Anterior (ventral)

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Behind; backside of the body

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Posterior (dorsal)

Q

Inner side of; near midline

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Medial

Q

Outerside of; away midline

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Lateral

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Between

A

Intermediate

Q

Same side

A

Ipsilateral

Q

Opposite side

A

Contralateral

Q

near origin

A

Proximal

Q

Away from origin

A

Distal

Q

near body surface

A

Superficial