D/P Related Terms Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| Anterior | In front of, front |
| Axial | Around a central axis |
| Bilateral | Involving both sides of the body |
| Caudal | Toward the tail or away from the head |
| Cephalad | Toward the head or away from the tail |
| Contralateral | On opposite sides of the body |
| Distal | Away from, farther from the origin |
| Dorsal | Near the upper surface, toward the back |
| Inferior | Below, under |
| Intermediate | Between two structures |
| Lateral | Toward the side, away from the midline |
| Medial | Toward the midline, middle |
| Posterior | After, behind, following, toward the rear |
| Proximal | Near, closer to the origin |
| Superior | Above, over |
| Superficial | Lying on, or affecting only the surface |
| Retrograde | Going backward. |
| Rostral | Toward the upper end of the body |
| Ipsilateral | On the same side of the body |
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