Word Parts: combining forms for directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
anter(o)
A
nearer to or toward the front
2
Q
poster(o)
A
nearer to or toward the back
3
Q
ventr(o)
A
belly side
4
Q
dors(o)
A
directed toward or situated on the backside
5
Q
medi(o)
A
middle or nearer the middle
6
Q
later(o)
A
farther from the midline of the body or a structure
7
Q
super(o)
A
uppermost or above
8
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infer(o)
A
lowermost or below
9
Q
proxim(o)
A
nearer the origin or point of attachment
10
Q
dist(o), tele-
A
far or distant from the origin or point of attachment
11
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caud(o)
A
in an inferior position; tail or toward the tail
12
Q
cephal(o)
A
toward the head
