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Directional Terms
Term | Definition |
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transverse | across |
supine | lie on back |
superior | above |
proximal | nearest |
prone | lie on the front side; facedown |
posterior | rear or back of |
peripheral | on the edge of or outside of |
medial | middle |
lateral | side of |
inferior | below |
high fowlers | sitting at a 90 degree angle |
dorsal | backside |
distal | farthest point away from |
anterior | front side |
ventral | to the belly |