Directional Terms Flashcards

1
Q

pertaining to exiting from a structure

A

Efferent

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2
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pertaining to approaching a structure

A

Afferent

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3
Q

further from the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

A

Distal

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4
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closer to the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

A

Proximal

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5
Q

pertaining to the opposite side

A

Contralateral

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6
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pertaining to the same side

A

Ipsilateral

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7
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pertaining to both sides of the body

A

Bilateral

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8
Q

pertaining to one side of the body

A

Unilateral

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9
Q

between two structures

A

Intermediate

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10
Q

away from the midline

A

Lateral

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11
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towards the midline of the body

A

Medial

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12
Q

underneath the body surface, more internal

A

Deep (internal)

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13
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on or near the surface

A

Superficial (external)

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14
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toward a lower part, below

A

Inferior

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15
Q

portion of the skull that encases the brain

A

Cranial

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16
Q

the entire head

A

Cephalic

17
Q

toward an upper part, above

A

Superior

18
Q

towards the back

A

Posterior (Dorsal)

19
Q

toward the front

A

Anterior (Ventral)

20
Q

lying on the belly

A

Prone

21
Q

lying on the back

A

Supine