Directional Terms Flashcards by Korinne Moss

Q

Superior = ?

A

Towards the top (the head)

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Inferior = ?

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Towards the bottom (the feet)

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Q

The midline is what?

A

The line going down the middle of the trunk

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Caudal = ?

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Towards the tail (on animals) or back of the head (humans)

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Rostral = ?

A

Towards the nose

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Cranial = ?

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Towards the head

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Medial = ?

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Towards the midline

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Lateral = ?

A

Away from the midline

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Ventral = ?

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Towards the belly button or front of the body

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Dorsal = ?

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Towards the back or spine

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Proximal = ?

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Towards the trunk or head ( point of origin)

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Distal = ?

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Away from trunk (away from point of origin)

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Superficial = ?

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Towards the surface

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Deep = ?

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Away from surface

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Intermediate = ?

A

In between

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Ipsilateral = ?

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A

On the same side

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Contralateral = ?

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A

On different sides