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Flashcards by Tafe Teachers SB, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Tafe Teachers SB
over 5 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Anterior | In front of The sternum (breastbone), is anterior to the spine |
| Posterior | Behind The spine is posterior to the sternum |
| Superior | Above The forehead is superior to the nose |
| Inferior | Under The nose is inferior to the forehead |
| Proximal | Near The hip is proximal to the thigh |
| Distal | Far / further away The ankle is distal to the hip |
| Medial | Towards the midline The sternum (breastbone), is medial to the lungs |
| Lateral | Towards the side The lungs are lateral lateral to the sternum (breastbone) |
| Superficial | Towards the surface The skin is superficial to the skeleton |
| Deep | Towards the interior The skeleton is deep to the skin |
| Unilateral | Pertaining to one side |
| Bilateral | Pertaining to two sides |
| Afferent | Carrying (e.g. blood, nerve impulse) toward a structure |
| Efferent | Carrying (e.g. blood, nerve impulse) away from a structure |
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