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11 Cards in this Set
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Toward the heard, or the upper part of a structure.
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Superior (cephalic or cranial).
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Away from the head, or the lower part of a structure.
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Inferior (caudal).
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The stomach is inferior to the lungs.
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Nearer to or at the front of the body.
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Anterior (ventral).
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The sternum is anterior to the heart.
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Nearer to or at the back of the body.
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Posterior (dorsal)
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The esophagus is posterior to the trachea.
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Nearer to the midline or midsagittal plane.
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Medial
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The ulna is on the medial side of the forearm.
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Farther from the midline or midsagittal plane.
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Lateral
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The lungs are lateral to the heart.
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Between two structures.
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Intermediate
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The transverse colon is intermediate between the ascending and descending colons.
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nearer to the point of origin.
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Proximal
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The humerus is proximal to the radius.
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farther from the point of origin.
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Distal
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The phalanges are distal to the carpals.
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Toward or on the surface of the body.
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Superficial
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The ribs are superficial to the lungs
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Away from the surface of the body.
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Deep
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The ribs are deep to the skin of the chest.
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