General Terminology Flashcards
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anterior
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the front of
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posterior
A
the back of
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ventral (volar)
A
the front of
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dorsal
A
the back of
5
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proximal
A
general term meaning nearer to
6
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distal
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general term meaning farther from
7
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lateral
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general term meaning farther from midline
8
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medial
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general term meaning nearer to midline
9
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superior
A
higher
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inferior
A
lower
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plantar
A
the sole of foot
12
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palmar
A
the palm of hand
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dorsum
A
the top of foot
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bilateral
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present on both sides
15
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symmetrical
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the same on both sides
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asymmetrical
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not the same on both sides
17
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supine
A
lying, face up
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prone
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lying, face down
19
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cranial, cephal
A
head
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caudal
A
tail
