Directional Terms Flashcards by Kimberley smith

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Anterior

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In front of

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Posterior

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Behind

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Ventral

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Front/belly of organism

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Dorsal

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Back of organism

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Distal

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Far away

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Proximal

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Near to

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Superior

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Above

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Inferior

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Below

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Lateral

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To the side

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Medial

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Middle, close to centre of organism

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Rostral

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Towards head

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Caudal

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Towards tail

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