Lesson 3 terms used to describe body direction Flashcards

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anterior

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situated in the front

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caudal, caud/o

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toward the tail or lower part of the body

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cephalic, cephal/o

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toward the head

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distal

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situated farthest from the midline, or point of

reference usually the trunk

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dorsal

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referring to the back of the body or organ, posterior

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inferior

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lowermost, below, toward the feet

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posterior

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situated in the back

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proximal

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situated nearest the midline, or point of reference,

usually the trunk of the body

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medial

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the direction toward or nearer the midline

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lateral

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the direction toward or nearer he side and away from

the midline

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superior

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uppermost, above, or toward the head

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ventral

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pertaining to a position toward the belly, frontward,

anterior

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