Anatomical Terminology Flashcards by Hayley Ferries

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Posterior

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behind the reference point of the structure

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Anterior

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in front of the reference point of the structure

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Superior

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Above the reference point of the structure

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Inferior

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below the reference point of the structure

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Medial

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toward the midline of the structure

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Lateral

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away from the midline of the structure

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Proximal

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closer to the attachment point of a limb

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Distal

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furthest away from the attachment point of a limb

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Superficial

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towards the surface of the structure

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Deep

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further away from the surface of a structure

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