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Anatomical terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| superior | above |
| superficial | on the outside, towards surface |
| proximal | closer to attachment point of limb to trunk |
| posterior | in back of, toward back surface |
| medial | towards midline of body |
| lateral | away from midline of body |
| inferior | below |
| distal | farther from attachment point of limb to the trunk |
| deep | on the inside, beneath surface of body |
| cranial | at the head of the body |
| caudal | at tail end of body |
| anterior | in front of, toward front surface |
| verterbral | spinal column |
| umbilical | navel |
| plantar | sole of feet |
| orbital | eye |
| mental | chin |
| lumbar | lower back |
| inguinal | groin |
| gluteal | buttock |
| femoral | thigh |
| digital | fingers/toes |
| cervical | neck |
| cephalic | head |
| carpal | wrist |
| buccal | cheek |
| brachial | arm |
| axillary | armpit |