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Principles Directional Terms Flashcards
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| A | B |
| Superior, cranial, or cephalad | Toward the head or upper part of a structure |
| Inferior, caudal | Away from the head, toward the lower part of a structure |
| Anterior, ventral | Toward the front |
| Posterior, dorsal | Toward the back |
| Medial | Nearer or on the midline |
| Lateral | Farther from the midline |
| Intermediate | Between 2 structures |
| Proximal | Closer to the point of origin |
| Distal | Farther from the point of origin |
| Superficial | Closer to or on the surface |
| Deep | Away from the surface |
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