orientation and direction terms Flashcards
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Inferior
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Away from the head end
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Superior
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Toward the head end
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Ventral
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Toward or at the front of the body
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Dorsal
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Toward the back or the body
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Medial
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Toward or at the midline
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Lateral
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Away from the midline
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Intermediate
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Between a more medial and a more lateral structure
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Proximal
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Closer to the point of attachment
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Distal
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Farther from the point or attachment
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Superficial
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Toward the body surface
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Deep
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Away from the body surface