Directional Terms Flashcards by Jock Quartermain | Brainscape

Q

Sagittal

A

divides the body into left and right
Mid- equal
Para- unequal
VERTICAL

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Transverse

A

Divides the body into top and bottom
HORIZONTAL

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Cornal/ Frontal

A

Divides the body into front and back

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Anterior

A

Front/ ventral

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Posterior

A

Back/ dorsal

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Inferior

A

closer to the bottom

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superior

A

close to the top

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proximal

A

closer to the trunk

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Distal

A

further from the trunk

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cephalad

A

towards the head

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caudal

A

towards the tail

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medial

A

towards the midline of the body

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lateral

A

away from the midline

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deep

A

away from the surface

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ipsilateral

A

same side

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contralateral

A

opposite

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Dorsal

A

top side of the foot

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plantar

A

bottom side of the foot

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prone

A

body lying face down

Q

supine

A

body lying on the back

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Radial

A

lateral

Q

ulnar

A

medial

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lateral recumbent

A

lying on the side