Introduction to Head & Neck Anatomy Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
Front of area
2
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Posterior
A
Back of area
3
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Inferior
A
away from the head and towards the feet
4
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Superior
A
Away from the feet and towards the head
5
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Deep
A
structure located inwards and away from the surface
6
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Superficial
A
structure located towards the surface
7
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Medial
A
area closer towards the median plane
8
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Lateral
A
area farther away from the median plane
9
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Distal
A
Area farther away from the median plane
10
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Ipsilateral
A
structure on the same side
11
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contralateral
A
structure on the opposite side
12
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internal
A
inner side of the wall of a hollow structure
13
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external
A
outer side of a wall of a hollow structure
14
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Apex
A
pointed ends of a conical structure
15
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Dorsal
A
back of an area