Directions & Positions of the Body Flashcards

1
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Anterior

A

A structure further in front

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2
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Posterior

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A structure further toward the back of the body than another structure

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3
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Superior

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A structure closer to the head

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4
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Inferior

A

Closer to the feet

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5
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Medial

A

A structure closer to the midline (or center) of the body

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6
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Lateral

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A structure further away from the midline

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7
Q

Distal

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A structure further away from the trunk or the body’s midline

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8
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Proximal

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A structure closer to the trunk

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9
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Dorsal

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Refers to the back portion of the body, i.e posterior

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10
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Ventral

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Refers to the front part of the body, i.e. anterior

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11
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Ipsilateral

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On the same side of the body

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12
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Contralateral

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On the opposite side of the body

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13
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Deep

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Refers to a structure deeper in the body

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14
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Superficial

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Describes a structure closer to the body’s surface

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15
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Prone

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Lying face down

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16
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Supine

A

Lying face up