The Language of Anatomy: Directional Terms Flashcards
1
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Explain location of one body structure in relation to another
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Directional terms
2
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Superior
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(Cranial/Cephalic) towards head; above
3
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Inferior
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(Caudal) - towards the tail; below
4
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(Ventral) - towards the body; front
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Anterior
5
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(Dorsal) - towards the back; back
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Posterior
6
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Medial
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towards the center; inner side
7
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Lateral
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away from the center; outer side
8
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between a more medial and a more lateral structure
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Intermediate
9
Q
nearer the body; close to the origin
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Proximal
10
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Distal
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farther from the body; farther from the origin
11
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Superficial
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(external) - toward or at the body surface
12
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(Internal) - away from body surface; more internal
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Deep
