Anatomical Directional Terms

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Vocabulary flashcards covering common anatomical directional and regional terms and their definitions.

Last updated 3:29 AM on 10/8/26
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Superior

Above or higher

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Inferior

Below or lower

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Anterior

Toward the front

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Posterior

Toward the back

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Ventral

Toward the front

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Dorsal

Toward the back

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Medial

Toward the midline

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Lateral

Away from the midline

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Superficial

Near the body surface

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Deep

Farther from the surface

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Proximal

Closer to point of attachment

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Distal

Farther from point of attachment

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Internal

Inside/interior

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External

Outside/exterior

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Central

Toward the main/central part

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Peripheral

Away from the central part

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Parietal

Pertaining to cavity wall

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Visceral

Pertaining to an organ