Anatomy Terminology: Direction and Position Flashcards

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ab-

A

away from

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ad-

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toward

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ecto-, exo-

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outside

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endo-

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inside

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5
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epi-

A

upon

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6
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anterior or ventral

A

at or near the front surface of the body

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7
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posterior or dorsal

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at or near the real surface of the body

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superior

A

above

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inferior

A

below

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10
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lateral

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side

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11
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distal

A

farthest from center

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