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Stack #36809
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Superior | above or a higher position |
| Inferior | opposite of superior; below or lower |
| Anterior, ventral | towards the belly or the front surface |
| Posterior, dorsal | near the back (dorsal fin of fish) |
| Cranial | near to or the head |
| Caudal | near the sacral region of the spinal column |
| Medial | mid-line |
| Lateral | towards the side |
| Proximal | near to the point of origin (shoulder is proximal to the body) |
| Distal | further from the point of origin (hand is distal from the shoulder); (distance) |