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16 Cards in this Set
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Mid-auxillary line |
A line running vertically down the surface of the body passing through the apex of the axilla (armpit) |
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Mid-sternal line |
A line running vertically down the surface of the body passing through the middle of the sternum |
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Anterior axillary line |
A line that is parallel to the mid axillary line and passes through the anterior axillary skinfold |
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Posterior axillary line |
A line that is parallel to the mid axillary line and passes through the posterior axillary skinfold |
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Mid-clavicular line |
A line running vertically down the surface of the body passing through the midpoint of the clavicle |
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Mid-inguinal point |
A point midway between the anterior superior iliac spine and the pubic symphysis |
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Scapula line |
A line running vertically down the posterior surface of the body passing through the interior angle of the scapula |
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Vertebral line |
A line running vertically down through the spinous processes of the spine |
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Anterior |
In front or in the front part |
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Anteroinferior |
In front and below |
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Anterolateral |
In front and to the outside |
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Anteromedial |
In front and toward the inner side or midline |
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Anteroposterior |
Relating to both front and rear |
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Anterosuperior |
In front and above |
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Bilateral |
Relating to the right and left sides of the body or of a body structure such as the right and left extremities |
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Caudal |
Below in relation to another structure; inferior |
