Anatomical Directional Terms

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Flashcards covering anatomical directional terms and their definitions.

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Superior

Toward the head

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Inferior

Toward the feet

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Anterior

Front

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Posterior

Back

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Medial

Toward midline

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Lateral

Away from midline

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Proximal

Closer to attachment

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Distal

Farther from attachment

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Superficial

Near surface

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Deep

Farther from surface