INTRO: Directional References Flashcards by Tristana Kannaperan | Brainscape

Q

Cranial/Superior

A

Towards head

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What is cranial also known as?

A

Superior

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Caudal/Inferior

A

Towards tail (coccyx)

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What is caudal also known as?

A

Inferior

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Posterior/Dorsal

A

Towards back

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Which term is preferred ‘posterior’ or ‘dorsal’?

A

Posterior because it means towards back and dorsal means trunk

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Anterior/Ventral

A

Towards front

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Which term is preferred ‘anterior’ or ‘ventral’?

A

Anterior

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Lateral

A

Moving AWAY from midline

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Medial

A

Moving TOWARDS midline

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What is the anatomical position?

A

Palms and feet forward

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Proximal

A

TOWARDS body

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Distal

A

AWAY from body

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When is protrusion and retrusion used?

A

For the mouth

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