Directional Terms Flashcards by Faye Sitron

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Superior

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Above, toward the head

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Inferior

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Below, toward the tail

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Anterior

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Front, toward the front

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Posterior

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Rear, toward the back

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Proximal

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Closer to the point of origin (trunk)

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Distal

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Farther from the point of origin (trunk)

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Medial

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Closer to the midline of the body or body part

On the inner side

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Lateral

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Farther from the midline of the body or body part

On the outset side of

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Superficial

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Closer to the surface

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Deep

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Farther below the surface

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