Intro to movement: Anatomical terminology Flashcards by Tom Ellis Ricketts | Brainscape

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Anterior

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facing towards front/located at the front

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Posterior

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facing towards back/located at the back

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Medial

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closer to the body’s midline

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Lateral

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further from the body’s midline

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Deep

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on or nearer the inside

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Superficial

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on or nearer the outside

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Superior

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located at the top or facing towards top

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Inferior

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located at the bottom of facing towards bottom

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Proximal

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closer to the trunk or some other major point

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Distal

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further from the trunk or some major point

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Unilateral

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one side

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Bilateral

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both sides

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Ipsilateral

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same side

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Contralateral

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opposite sides

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