Terms of Direction Flashcards
1
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anterior, ventral
A
toward/nearer the front surface of the body
2
Q
posterior, dorsal
A
toward or nearer the back of the body
3
Q
superior
A
toward or nearest the top of the head; can be used for structures of the trunk and limbs
4
Q
inferior
A
toward/nearer the soles of the feet, or tail
5
Q
proximal
A
toward/nearer the attachment of a limb to the trunk
6
Q
distal
A
away/farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk
7
Q
medial
A
toward the midline of the body
8
Q
lateral
A
away from the midline of the body
9
Q
external, superficial
A
toward the surface of the body
10
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internal, deep
A
away from the surface of the body
11
Q
external
A
that part(s) of a hollow organ or bone that is nearer the surface of the body
12
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internal
A
that part(s) of a hollow organ or bone that is farther from the surface of the body
