Directional Terms Flashcards by Rachel Burgess

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Anterior/Ventral

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Front

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Posterior/Dorsal

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Back

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Superior

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Above, at a higher level (above head)

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Inferior

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Below, lower level (feet)

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Medial

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Toward midline(centre) of body

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Lateral

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Away from midline(center) of body

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Superficial

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Close to body surface (skin)

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Deep

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Towards inner body

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Proximal

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Towards attached base (close to heart)

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Distal

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Away from attached base (far from heart)

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