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Understanding Anatomical Orientation Terms for the Quiz

Prepare for the upcoming quiz by familiarizing yourself with essential anatomical orientation terms. Key terms include dorsal (top side), ventral (underside), anterior (toward the front), posterior (toward the rear), inferior (lower), superior (upper), lateral (toward the side), and medial (toward the midline). Additionally, learn about proximal (near a reference point) and distal (away from a reference point), as well as the right and left orientations relative to the dorsal midline. Master these terms to excel in your assessment!

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Understanding Anatomical Orientation Terms for the Quiz

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  1. Orientation Terms Quiz on Wednesday!

  2. Dorsal side – top side or above

  3. Ventral Side – lower or underside

  4. Anterior – toward the head or front

  5. Posterior – toward the tail or rear

  6. Inferior - lower • Superior - upper

  7. Lateral – toward the side Medial – toward the midline

  8. Proximal – near a point of reference Distal – away from a point of reference Right – structure to the right of the “dorsal” midline Left – structure to the left of the “dorsal” midline

  9. Inferior – below, under Superior – above, over

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