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Anatomical Position
BIO 208: A&P - Anatomical Position Terminology
Term | Definition |
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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 |