Body Orientation Flashcards by Madoka O | Brainscape

Q

Superior (cranial)

A

Towards the head. Above

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Inferior (cadual)

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Away from the head. Below

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Anterior (ventral)

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Towards the front. Ventral surface

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Posterior (dorsal)

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Towards the back or behind

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Medial

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Towards the middle

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Lateral

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Towards the left of right-away from the midline

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Distal

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Away from the attached end of limb

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Proximal

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Towards the attached end of a limb

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Superficial

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Towards the body surface-exterior

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Deep

A

Into the body

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Supine

A

Body lying with face upward

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Prone

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Body lying with face downward

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