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* Directional Terms
Directional Terms
Term | Definition |
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anterior | in front of |
posterior | in back of |
proximal | close to the trunk |
distal | away from the trunk |
superior/cephalic | top/toward the head |
inferior/caudal | bottom/away from the head |
medial | toward the midline |
lateral | away from the midline of the body |
superficial/external | close to the surface |
deep/internal | away from the surface |
Sagittal Plane | Divides the body ionto right and left sections |
Midsagittal Plane | Divides the body into equal right and left sides |
Frontal Plane | Divides the body in anterior and posterior parts |
Transverse Plane | Divides the body into superior and inferior parts |
Another name for sagittal plane is | coronal plane |