Directional Terms Flashcards by Skylar Bolender

Q

Superior

A

towards head

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Inferior

A

Away from head

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Anterior

A

front of body

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Posterior

A

back of body

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Medial

A

nearer to the midline

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Lateral

A

farther from midline

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Proximal

A

nearer to attachment of limb

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Distal

A

farther from attachment of limb

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Superficial

A

towards the surface of body

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Deep

A

away from surface of body

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Parietal

A

on/near outer wall

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Visceral

A

on/near organ

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