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NRTC Perkins Ch1 A&P
Anatomy & Physiology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Medial | toward midline |
| Lateral | away from midline |
| Proximal | closest to point of origin |
| Distal | farthest from point of origin |
| Superior | toward the head |
| Inferior | toward the feet |
| Anterior | toward front of body |
| Posterior | toward back of body |
| Superficial | near bodies surface |
| Deep | away form bodies surface |
| Frontal plane | divides body into anterior-posterior |
| Sagittal Plane | divides body into unequal right and left sides |
| Midsagittal Plane | divides body into equal right and left sides |
| Transverse Plane | divides body horizontally into superior and inferior portions |
| Cranial | near head |
| Caudal | near sacrum (tail) |
| Central | near trunk |
| Peripheral | away from center/trunk |