Part 2: Directional Terms (references) Flashcards
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Inferior
A
Below the head
1
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Anterior
A
Front side of the body
2
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Posterior
A
Back side of the body
3
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Deep
A
means away from the body surface
4
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Medial
A
Towards the middle
5
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Distal
A
Means away from body trunk
6
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Lateral
A
Off to the side
7
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Superficial
A
Towards the body surface
9
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Superior
A
Above or towards the head
10
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Proximal
A
Towards the body trunk
11
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Contralateral
A
Opposite sides
12
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Ipsilateral
A
Same sides
13
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Bilateral
A
Both sides