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11 Cards in this Set
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Superior |
Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above. Ex. The head is superior to the abdomen. |
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Inferior |
Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below. Ex. The naval is inferior to the chin. |
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Anterior |
Toward or at the front of the body; in front of. Ex. The breastbone is anterior to the spine. |
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Posterior |
Toward or at the back of the body; behind Ex. The heart is posterior to the breastbone. |
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Medial |
Toward or at the midline of the body, on the inner side of. Ex. The heart is medial to the arm. |
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Lateral |
Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of. Ex. The arms are lateral to the chest. |
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Intermediate |
Between a more medial and a more lateral structure. Ex. The collarbone is intermediate between the breastbone and shoulder. |
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Proximal |
Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk. Ex. The elbow is proximal to the wrist |
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Distal |
Farther from the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk. Ex. The knee is distal to the thigh. |
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Superficial |
Toward or at the body surface. Ex. The skin is superficial to the skeletal muscles. |
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Deep |
Away from the body surface, more internal. Ex. The lungs are deep to the skin. |
