Orientation And Directional Terms Flashcards

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Superior (cranial)

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Towards the head end or upper part of a structure or body

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Inferior (caudal)

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Away from the head end or towards the lower part of a structure or the body below

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Anterior (ventral)

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Toward or at the front of the body (infront)

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Posterior (dorsal)

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Towards the backside of the body (behind)

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Medial

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Towards or at the midline of the body( on the inner side)

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Lateral

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Away from the midline of the body ( on the outer side)

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Intermediate

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Between a more medial and more lateral structure

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Proximal

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Close to the organ of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

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Distal

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Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

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Superficial (external)

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Toward or at the body surface

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Deep (internal)

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Away from the body surface

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