Ch1- Directional Terms Flashcards by k h

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Inferior

A

Below

Away from the head end of body

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Superior

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Above

Toward the head end of body

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Ventral

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Towards the front

In front of

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Dorsal

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Towards the backside

Behind

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Anterior

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In front

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Posterior

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Behind

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Medial

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Toward midline of body

Toward the inner side of

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Lateral

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Away from midline

Outside of

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Intermediate

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Between a more medial and more lateral structure

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Proximal

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Close to origin of attachment

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Distal

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Farther away from origin point

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Superficial/ external

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Toward the surface

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Deep/ internal

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Away from the body surface

More internal

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