directional terms Flashcards by Chris Whalen

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anterior

A

to the front

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posterior

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to the back

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superior

A

above

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inferior

A

below

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medial

A

close to the midline

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lateral

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far away from the midline

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proximal

A

close to

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distal

A

far from

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superficial

A

towards the surface

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deep

A

into the body - away from the skin

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