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Anatomical Position
BIO 208: A&P - Anatomical Position Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anterior | Front |
| Posterior | Back |
| Dorsal | Back |
| Cranial | Towards head |
| Cephalic | Towards head |
| Superior | Up |
| Caudal | Towards trunk |
| Inferior | Down |
| Medial | Towards middle |
| Lateral | Away from middle |
| Proximal | Near the middle |
| Distal | Away from the middle |
| Superficial | Near surface |
| Deep | Inwards |
| Transverse Plane | Horizontally splits top and bottom |
| Sagittal Plane | Splits left and right |
| Frontal Plane | Splits front and back |
| Prone | Lying face down |
| Supine | Lying face up |