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Navigating the Body
Directions and Planes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anterior | Further toward the front of the body |
| Deep | a structure deeper in the body |
| Distal | a structure of the arm or leg that is further away from the trunk |
| Inferior | a structure closer to the feet |
| Lateral | further away from the midline of the body |
| Medial | closer to the midline of the body |
| Posterior | further toward the back of the body |
| Proximal | a structure of the arm or leg that is closer to the trunk |
| Superficial | a structure closer to the body's surface |
| Superior | a structure closer to the head |