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CPC Study Guide
Directional Terms 2014
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Central | At or near the center of the body or organ |
| Distal | Part of an extremity that is farther from the point of attachment to the trunk |
| External (Superficial) | Toward or on the surface of the body |
| Inferior (Caudad) | Away from the head |
| Internal | Away from the surface of the body |
| Lateral | Away from the midline of the bdy |
| Medial | Toward the midline of the body |
| Parietal | Pertaining to the outer boundary of body cavities |
| Peripheral | External to or away from the center of the body or organ |
| Posterior (dorsal) | Toward the back of the body |
| Proximal | Part of an extremity that is closer to the point of attachment to the trunk |
| Superior (cephalad) | Toward the head |
| Visceral | Pertaining to the internal organs |