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Directional Terms
Directional Terms HBS
Term | Definition |
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superior | above |
inferior | below |
anterior(ventral) | toward the front |
posterior(dorsal) | toward the back |
medial | toward the midline |
lateral | away from the midline |
proximal | closest to the trunk (appendages) |
distal | farthest from the trunk (appendages) |
superficial | toward the body surface |
deep | farthest from the body surface |