Medical Terminology - Anatomical Terms Flashcards by Sara Huguez | Brainscape

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Towards the head or upper part

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Superior
Cranial
Cephalic

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The lower part or away from the head

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Inferior

- Caudal

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The front or belly side

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Anterior

- Ventral

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The back of the body

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Posterior

- Dorsal

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Closer to the trunk

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Proximal

- Central

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Away from the trunk

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Distal

- Peripheral

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Toward the midline or medianplane

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Medial

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Away from the median plane

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Lateral

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Close to the surface

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Superficial, external

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Away from the surface of the body

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Deep, internal

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Laying on your back

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Supine

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Laying on your stomach

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Prone

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