Terminology Flashcards
study for quiz (15 cards)
1
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superior
A
above, over, toward the head
2
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Inferior
A
below, under, further from head
3
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Anterior
A
In front, toward the front of body
4
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Posterior
A
behind, toward the back
5
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Proximal
A
closer to attachment point of limb
6
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distal
A
further away from attachment point of limb
7
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Medial
A
toward midline
8
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Lateral
A
further from midline
9
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intermediate
A
in between 2 structures
10
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superficial
A
toward surface of body
11
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deep
A
toward interior of body
12
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parasagittal
A
divides body into L&R portions
13
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Midsagittal
A
divides body into equal L&R portions
14
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frontal
A
divides body into anterior & posterior parts “cut face off”
15
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transverse
A
divides body into superior & inferior parts “chop leg off”
