Directions Flashcards
0
Q
Inferior
A
Toward the feet or lower portion of the body
1
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Superior
A
Toward the head or upper portion of the body
2
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the front of the body
3
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back
4
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the back
5
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the front/belly
6
Q
Medial
A
Toward the middle or center of the body or body part
7
Q
Lateral
A
On or closer to the side
8
Q
Proximal
A
Nearer the point where the limb attaches to the body
9
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Distal
A
Farther from the point where the limb attaches to the body
10
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Bilateral
A
Pertaining to both sides of the body or structure
11
Q
Unilateral
A
Pertaining to only one side of the body or structure
12
Q
Deep
A
Toward the interior
13
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Superficial
A
Near the surface
14
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Parietal
A
The wall of cavity
