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Anatomical Terminology
Anatomical Terminology
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
05/19/2009
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Term
Proximal
 Definition
Closer to the body center.
Term
Distal
 Definition
Farther from the body center.
Term
Medial
 Definition
Closer to the midline.
Term
Lateral
 Definition
Farther from the midline.
Term
Superior
 Definition
Higher.
Term
Inferior
 Definition
Lower.
Term
Anterior
 Definition
Front.
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Posterior
 Definition
Back.
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Dorsal
 Definition
Back.
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Ventral
 Definition
Front.
Term
Cranial
 Definition
Towards the Head.
Term
Caudal
 Definition
Towards the Tail.
Term
Ipsilateral
 Definition
Same side of the body.
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Contralateral
 Definition
Opposite side of the body.
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Superfical
 Definition
Closer to the outermost layer.
Term
Deep
 Definition
Closest to the innermost layer.
Term
Sulcus
 Definition
Groove.
Term
Fissure
 Definition
Deep grove.
Term
Foramen
 Definition
Hole.
Term
Fossa
 Definition
Surface or Depression.
Term
Meatus
 Definition
A natural body opening/canal
Term
Process
 Definition
Structure that protrudes from its originating surface.
Term
Condyle
 Definition
Articular surface in a joint where bones connect.
Term
Epicondyle
 Definition
Area surrounding the condyles.
Term
Facet
 Definition
Surface.
Term
Head
 Definition
Specialized portion of the top of a bone.
Term
Crest
 Definition
Peak of a ridge on a bony structure.
Term
Line
 Definition
Self-explanatory!
Term
Trochanter
 Definition
  • Bigger than tuberosity;
  • Swollen portion of the bone.
Term
Tubercle
 Definition
Smaller raised portion of a bone.
Term
Tuberosity
 Definition
Larger raised portion of a bone.
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