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Directional Terms
Term | Definition |
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anterior | The front |
caudal | pertaining to the tail |
cephalic | pertaining to the head |
deep | further from the surface |
distal | pertaining to farthest, further from the trunk |
dorsal | pertaining to back side of the body |
inferior | pertaining to below, towards the feet |
lateral | towards the side/outside |
medial | toward the middle/inside |
posterior | the back side of the body |
prone | to lie face down |
proximal | pertaining to nearest, nearer the trunk |
superficial | nearer to the surface |
superior | pertaining to above, toward the head |
supine | to lie face up |
ventral | pertaining to belly side of body |
erect | upright |