Lesson 3 terms used to describe body direction Flashcards
1
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anterior
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situated in the front
2
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caudal, caud/o
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toward the tail or lower part of the body
3
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cephalic, cephal/o
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toward the head
4
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distal
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situated farthest from the midline, or point of
reference usually the trunk
5
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dorsal
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referring to the back of the body or organ, posterior
6
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inferior
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lowermost, below, toward the feet
7
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posterior
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situated in the back
8
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proximal
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situated nearest the midline, or point of reference,
usually the trunk of the body
9
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medial
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the direction toward or nearer the midline
10
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lateral
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the direction toward or nearer he side and away from
the midline
11
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superior
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uppermost, above, or toward the head
12
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ventral
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pertaining to a position toward the belly, frontward,
anterior
