Directional Terms


Section
Question | Answer |
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proximal | near the origin or point of attachment |
medial | toward the midline |
superior | above |
anterior | toward or near the front |
ventral | pertaining to the front |
deep | further into the body |
abduction | movement away from the body |
distal | away from the point of origin |
lateral | outward; away from the midline |
inferior | below |
posterior | toward the back |
dorsal | pertaining to the back |
superficial | near the surface of the body |
adduction | movement toward the body |
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