Table A.1 Directional Terms Flashcards

1
Q

Ventral

A

Toward the front or belly

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2
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Dorsal

A

Toward the back or spine

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3
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Anterior

A

Toward the ventral side

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4
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Posterior

A

Toward the dorsal side

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5
Q

Cephalic

A

Toward the head or superior end

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6
Q

Rostral

A

Toward the forehead or nose

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7
Q

Caudal

A

Toward the tail or inferior end

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8
Q

Superior

A

Above

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9
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Inferior

A

Below

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10
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Medial

A

Toward the medial plain

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11
Q

Lateral

A

Away from the median plane

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12
Q

Medial

A

Toward the medial plane

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13
Q

Lateral

A

Away from the medial plane

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14
Q

Proximal

A

Closer to the point of attachment or origin

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15
Q

Distal

A

Farther from the point of attachment or origin

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16
Q

Ipsilateral

A

On the same side of the body

17
Q

Contralateral

A

On opposite sides of the body

18
Q

Superficial

A

Closer to the body surface

19
Q

Deep

A

Farther from the body surface