Basis of terms Flashcards

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Anterior

A
  • towards the head
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2
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anterior is also known as

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cranial

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3
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posterior

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towards the tail

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4
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posterior is also known as

A

caudal

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5
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dorsal

A

towards the backbone
- away from the ground

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6
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ventral

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towards the belly
- away from the vertebral column

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7
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medial

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towards the medial plane

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8
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lateral

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away from the medial plane

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9
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proximal

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towards the body in a limb of an animal

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10
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distal

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away from the body in a limb of an animal

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