Directional Terms Flashcards by J T

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Abduction

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to move away from (the midsagittal plane)

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Adduction

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To move toward (the midsagittal plane)

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Medial

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the midline of a structure

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Lateral

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side to side

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Proximal

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closer to the center of a structure or joint

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Distal

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further from the center of a structure or joint

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Parietal

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the outer wall of a cavity

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Visceral

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inside of an internal organ

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Prone

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laying facedown

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Supine

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laying faceup

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Inversion

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turning inward or inside out

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Eversion

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turning outward

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Palmar

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the palm of the hand

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Plantar

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the sole of the foot

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Superficial

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toward the surface (external)

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away from the surface (internal)

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