Directional Terms Flashcards by Sierra Harms

Q

Distal

A

further from the point of attachment

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Posterior

A

toward the back

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Proximal

A

closer to the point of attachment

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Ventral

A

the front surface (stomach side)

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Superior

A

above

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Dorsal

A

the back surface

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Inferior

A

below

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Anterior

A

toward the front

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Superficial

A

closer to the surface

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Medial

A

toward the midline

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Lateral

A

away from the midline

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Deep

A

deeper in the body

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