Anatomy & Physiology: Anatomical Position – Flashcards
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Posterior
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(Dorsal) toward or at the back of the body
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Anterior
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(Ventral) toward or at the front of the body
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Superior
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toward the head end upper part of a structure/body
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Inferior
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away from the head end toward the lower body parts
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Proximal
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closer to the origin of body part near to the point of attachment of a limb
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DIstal
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farther from origin or point of attachment
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Medial
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towards the middle of the body
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Lateral
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away from the middle of the body
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Superficial
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towards the surface of the body
