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20 Cards in this Set
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Situated in front, or in the forward part |
Anterior |
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Remote, father from the point of origin |
Distal |
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Nearest, closer to the point of origin |
Proximal |
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Situated toward the outer part |
Peripheral |
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Situated below, or directed downward |
Inferior |
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Straightening motion that increases the angle between adjoining bones |
Extension |
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Movement toward the midline |
Adduction |
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Situated near the surface |
Superficial |
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Pertaining to the belly |
Ventral |
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Away from the midline, pertaining to the side |
Lateral |
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Pertaining to the back |
Dorsal |
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Pertaining to the middle |
Medial |
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Situated above, or directed upward |
Superior |
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Referring to the sole of the foot |
Plantar |
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Bending motion that decreases the angle between adjoining bones |
Flexion |
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Lying face down and flat |
Prone |
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The lungs are found in the cavity |
Thoracic |
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Lying flat on the back |
Supine |
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Toward the tail |
Caudal |
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The liver is found in the |
Abdominal cavity |
