Directional Terms
Abbreviations
100
at or towards the fron of the body
What is anterior
100
before meals
What is AC
200
at or near the middle or midline of the body or body part
What is medial
200
twice a day
What is twice a day
300
at the side of the body or body part
What is lateral
300
fever of unknown origin
What is FUO
400
the part nearest the center of to the point of origin
What is proximal
400
bedtime
What is HS
500
the part farthest from the center or from the point of attachment
What is distal
500
out of bed
What is OOB
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