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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.
Term
Posterior
Definition
Back.
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Dorsal
Definition
Back.
Term
Ventral
Definition
Front.
Term
Cranial
Definition
Towards the Head.
Term
Caudal
Definition
Towards the Tail.
Term
Ipsilateral
Definition
Same side of the body.
Term
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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