Week 1: Directional Terms Flashcards
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Inferior
A
Away from the head
1
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Superior
A
Toward the head
2
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Anterior or ventral
A
Toward the front of the body
3
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Posterior or dorsal
A
Towards the back of the body
4
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Medial
A
Toward the midline
5
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Lateral
A
Away from the midline
6
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Intermediate
A
Between a more medial and lateral structure
7
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Proximal
A
Closer to the origin of the body
8
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Distal
A
Farther from the origin of the body
9
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Superficial
A
Toward the body surface
10
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Deep
A
Away from the body surface
