Topic 1 Directional Terms Flashcards by AmyActs Unknown | Brainscape

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Anterior

A

Front (ventral)

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Prosterior

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Back (dorsal)

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Superior

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Above

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Inferior

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Below

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Cranial

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In direction of head

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Caudal

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In direction of tail

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Midline

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Middle line of the whole body or a limb

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Lateral

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Distance from midline compared to another part

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Medial

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Distance from midline compared to another part

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Ipsilateral

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Same side of midline compared to another part

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Contralateral

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Opposite side of midline compared to another part

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Proximal

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Relative to another part, closer to the trunk

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Distal

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Relative to another part, away from the trunk

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Superficial

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Relative to another part

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Deep

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Relative to another part

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