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12 Cards in this Set
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Superior |
Part is above another part or is closer to the head Ex: the head is superior to the chest |
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Inferior |
The part is located below another part or is closer to the feet Ex: the chest is inferior to the head |
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Anterior |
Toward the front surface (the belly surface) Also known as Ventral Ex: the heart is anterior to the spinal cord. |
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Posterior |
Toward the back surface. Also known as dorsal, like a dolphin. Ex: the heart is posterior to the breastbone. |
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Medial |
Toward the midline of the body. Ex: the nose is medial to the ears. |
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Lateral |
Away from midline. Ex: the ears are lateral to the nose or the hand is closer to lateral thigh than midline thigh |
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Proximal |
Structure is nearer the point of attachment. Ex: the elbow is poximal to the wrist |
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Distal |
The part is farther away from point of attachment. Ex:wrist is distal to the elbow and the fingers are distal to the wrist. |
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Superficial |
Means the part is located on or near the surface of the body. Ex:the skin is superficial to the muscles. |
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Deep |
The body part is away from the surface of the body. Ex:the bones are deep to the skin. |
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Central |
The part located in the center. Ex: the heart is located centrally |
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Peripheral |
Away from the center. Ex:the blood vessels are located peripherally |