Terms of movement and laterality Flashcards
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Bilateral
A
Paired structures, one of the right and left side (the kidneys)
2
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unilateral
A
occurring on one side (the spleen)
3
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Ipsilateral
A
something occurring on the same side of the body (the right thumb and the right big toe)
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Contralateral
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occurring on the opposite side of the body (right hand is contralateral to the left hand)