Intro to movement: Anatomical terminology Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
facing towards front/located at the front
2
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Posterior
A
- facing towards back/located at the back
3
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Medial
A
closer to the body’s midline
4
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Lateral
A
further from the body’s midline
5
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Deep
A
on or nearer the inside
6
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Superficial
A
on or nearer the outside
7
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Superior
A
located at the top or facing towards top
8
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Inferior
A
located at the bottom of facing towards bottom
9
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Proximal
A
closer to the trunk or some other major point
10
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Distal
A
further from the trunk or some major point
11
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Unilateral
A
one side
12
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Bilateral
A
both sides
13
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Ipsilateral
A
same side
14
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Contralateral
A
opposite sides