directional terms Flashcards by Sophie Watson

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superior

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closer top the top

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inferior

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closer to the bottom

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anterior

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towards the front

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posterior

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towards the back

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medial

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closer to midline

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lateral

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away from midline

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proximal

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closer to point of attachment

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distal

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away from point of attachment

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superficial

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closer to surface of skin

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deep

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below skin surface

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ipsilateral

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on same side of body

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contralateral

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on opposite sides of body

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