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Anatomy
Anatomical direction
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anterior / ventral | to the front |
| posterior / dorsal | to the back |
| superior | to whats above |
| inferior | to whats below |
| central | to the core/middle/center |
| peripheral | outside of the center |
| superficial | closest to the surface of the skin |
| deep | farthest from the surface |
| inner aspect | what doesnt come in contact with the outside world, inside of arms/legs |
| cephalic / cranial | pertains to the head |
| caudal | pertains to tailbone |
| distal (extremities) | away from surface |
| proximal (extremities) | in close proximity to structure |
| medial | close to midline |
| lateral | pertains to side |
| supine | laying on back, face up |
| prone | belly down |
| afferent | going toward structure |
| efferent | going away from structure |