Anatomical directions Flashcards by Kelli Stephens

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Right

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To the right of the body of the subject

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Lateral

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Towards the side (go out)

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Medial

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Away from the inside (go in)

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Anterior

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Towards the front of the body

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Posterior

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Towards the back (rear)

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Superior

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Towards the top of the body

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Inferior

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Towards the bottom of the body

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Dorsal

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Along or towards the vertebral surface

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Ventral

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Along or towards the belly surface

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Caudad (caudal)

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Towards the tail

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Cephalad

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Towards the head

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Proximal

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Towards the trunk

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distal (arms/legs)

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Away from the trunk or point of attachment

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Visceral

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Towards the internal organ

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Parietal

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Towards the wall or away from internal structures

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Deep

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Towards the inside of the part or away from surface

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Superficial

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Towards the surface part or away from the inside

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Medullary

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Refers to an inner region

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Cortical

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Refers to an outer region

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Left

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Towards the left of the body of the subject