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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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