Quiz # 1 Regional and Directional Terms Flashcards
1
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superior
A
(cephalic) above ( towards head)
2
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inferior
A
(caudal) below (towards tail)
3
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anterior
A
(Ventral) front
4
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posterior
A
(dorsum) back
5
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Medial
A
Midline (Mid Sagittal)
6
Q
Lateral
A
Away from mid-line
7
Q
Deep
A
internal
8
Q
Superficial
A
External
9
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proximal
A
close to the reference point
10
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distal
A
away from the reference point
11
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visceral
A
membrane lines organ
12
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parietal
A
lines the wall of a cavity
13
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bilateral
A
same structure different side of body
14
Q
ipsilateral
A
structure same side
15
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contralateral
A
different structure different side of body