Anatomical Directional Planes Flashcards

1
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Anterior

A

In front of

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Posterior (used in reference to structures with an end and beginning e.g. convoluted tubule)

A

Behind

Towards the rear

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Distal (used in reference to structures with an end and beginning e.g. convoluted tubule)

A

Away from the origin

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4
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Proximal

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Close to the origin

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5
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Dorsal

A

Near the upper surface

Toward the back

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6
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Ventral

A

Toward the bottom

Toward the belly

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7
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Superior

A

Above

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8
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Inferior

A

Below

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9
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Lateral

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Away from the midline

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10
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Medial

A

Towards the midline

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11
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Rostral

A

Towards the front

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12
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Caudal

A

Towards the back

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13
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Bilateral

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Involving both sides of the body

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14
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Unilateral

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Involving one side of the body

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15
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Ipsilateral

A

On the same side of the body

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16
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Contralateral

A

On opposite sides of the body

17
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Parietal

A

Relating to a body cavity wall

18
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Visceral

A

Relating to organs within body cavities

19
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Axial

A

Around a central axis

20
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Intermediate

A

Between two structures