Lab 1: Anatomy and physiology terms part 1 Flashcards
1
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Superior
A
Above, higher
2
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Inferior
A
Below, Underneath
3
Q
Posterior / Dorsal
A
Towards the back
4
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Medial
A
Structure that are close to the midline
5
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Lateral
A
Structure that are further away from the midline
6
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Proximal
A
Close to the origin ( Hand and Leg)
7
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Distal
A
Far away from the origin ( Hand and Leg)
8
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Superficial
A
Close to the surface (Skin)
9
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Deep
A
Far away from the surface (Skin)
10
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Parasagittal (Sagittal)
A
Divides the body into the right and left in an unequal way
11
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Midsagittal
A
Divides body from the midline
12
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Frontal (coronal)
A
Divides body into the front half and the back half
13
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Transverse (Horizontal or cross )
A
Divides the body into the top and bottom half
14
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Anterior / ventral
A
Towards the front.
