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Anatomy
Anatomical direction
Term | Definition |
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anterior / ventral | to the front |
posterior / dorsal | to the back |
superior | to whats above |
inferior | to whats below |
central | to the core/middle/center |
peripheral | outside of the center |
superficial | closest to the surface of the skin |
deep | farthest from the surface |
inner aspect | what doesnt come in contact with the outside world, inside of arms/legs |
cephalic / cranial | pertains to the head |
caudal | pertains to tailbone |
distal (extremities) | away from surface |
proximal (extremities) | in close proximity to structure |
medial | close to midline |
lateral | pertains to side |
supine | laying on back, face up |
prone | belly down |
afferent | going toward structure |
efferent | going away from structure |