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Match the anatomical terms with their definitions:
Match the anatomical terms with their definitions:
Superior = Toward the head, or the upper part of a structure Inferior = Nearer to the midline (divides the body into equal right and left sides) Anterior = Farther from the midline Posterior = Nearer to or at the back of the body
Match the anatomical terms with their definitions:
Match the anatomical terms with their definitions:
Medial = On the same side of the body as another structure Lateral = Away from the surface of the body Intermediate = Between two structures Ipsilateral = Farther from the origination of a structure
Match the anatomical terms with their definitions:
Match the anatomical terms with their definitions:
Contralateral = On the opposite side of the body from another structure Proximal = Nearer to the origination of a structure Distal = Toward or on the surface of the body Superficial = Away from the head, or the lower part of a structure
Match the anatomical terms with their definitions:
Match the anatomical terms with their definitions:
Match the anatomical terms with their definitions:
Match the anatomical terms with their definitions:
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Anatomical Directions and Positions
- Superior (cephalic/cranial): Indicates a position toward the head or the upper part of a structure in the body.
- Inferior (caudal): Denotes a position away from the head or the lower part of a structure.
- Anterior (ventral): Refers to a location nearer to or at the front of the body.
- Posterior (dorsal): Indicates a position nearer to or at the back of the body.
- Medial: Describes a location closer to the midline that divides the body into equal left and right sides.
- Lateral: Denotes a position further from the midline, indicating a sideward position in relation to another structure.
- Intermediate: Refers to a position situated between two structures.
- Ipsilateral: Indicates that the structure is located on the same side of the body as another referenced structure.
- Contralateral: Denotes that a structure is located on the opposite side of the body from another referenced structure.
- Proximal: Refers to a location nearer to the origin or point of attachment of a structure.
- Distal: Indicates a position that is further from the origin or point of attachment of a structure.
- Superficial (external): Describes a position that is toward or on the surface of the body.
- Deep (internal): Refers to a position away from the surface of the body, deeper within.
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