Diretional Terms Flashcards
1
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Lateral
A
away from the center of body (towards the sides)
2
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medial
A
towards midline or center of body
3
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anterior (ventral)
A
towards the front
4
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posterior (dorsal)
A
towards the back
5
Q
inferior
A
below
6
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superior
A
above
7
Q
caudal
A
closer to the cocyx (lower back)
8
Q
cephalic (cranial)
A
closer to the head
9
Q
deep
A
farther from the body surface
10
Q
superficial
A
near or close to the body surface
11
Q
peripheral
A
away from teh center
12
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proximal
A
closwer to the reference point
13
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apex
A
at the top (highest point)
14
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base
A
at the bottom (lowest point)
