Positional and Directional Terms Flashcards by Vi Vian | Brainscape

Q

Posterior

A

BACK side of the body

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Anterior

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FRONT side of the body.

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Deep

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AWAY from the surface

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Superficial

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ON the surface

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Proximal

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NEAR the point of attachment

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Distal

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FAR from the point of attachment

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Inferior

A

BELOW another structure

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Superior

A

ABOVE another structure

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Medial

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p/t the MIDDLE

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Lateral

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p/t the SIDE

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Supine

A

Lying on BACK

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Prone

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Lying on BELLY

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