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14 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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anterior
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towards the front or in front of
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posterior
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towards the rear or around the back of
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superior
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relatively higher or above in relation to another structure
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inferior
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relatively lower in relation to another structure
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medial
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towards the midline in relation to another structure
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lateral
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away from the midline in relation to another structure
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proximal
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closer to the trunk or point of origin in relation to another structure
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distal
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further from the trunk or point of origin in relation to another structure
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superficial
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towards the outside of
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deep
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towards the inside of
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dorsal
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relating to the back
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ventral
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relating to the front (belly & abdomen)
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visceral
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toward an internal organ, away from the outer wall
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parietal
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toward the outer wall, away from the internal structures
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