Directional Terms Flashcards

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Posterior

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In the back of; toward the back surface

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Anterior

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In front of; toward the front surface

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Dorsal

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At the back side of the human body

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Ventral

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At the belly side of the human body

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Superior

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Closer to the head

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Inferior

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Closer to the feet

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Cranial

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At the head end

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Caudal

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At the rear or tail end

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Rostral

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Toward the nose or mouth

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Medial

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Toward the midline of the body

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Lateral

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Away from the midline of the body

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Deep

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On the inside, internal to another structure

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Superficial

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On the outside

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Proximal

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Closest to the point of attachment to the trunk

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Distal

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Furthest from point of attachment to the trunk

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