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Anatomical terms-Body Structure and Function

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superior a part is above another or closer to the head
inferior a part is located below another or is closer to the feet
anterior toward the front surface (belly surface)
posterior toward the back surface
medial towards the midline of the body
lateral away from the midline of the body
proximal structure is nearer the trunk of the body
distal part is farther away from the trunk of the body
superficial part is located on or near the surface of the body
deep body part is away from the surface of the body
central part is located in the center
peripheral away from the center
abdominal anterior trunk just below the ribs
antecubital area in front of the elbow
axillary armpit
brachial arm
buccal cheek area
cephalic head
cervical neck region
cranial nearer to the head
digital fingers and toes
femoral thigh area
inguinal area where the thigh meets the trunk of the body
oral mouth
orbital area around the eyes
patellar front of the knee
pedal foot
pubic genital area
sternal middle of the chest
umbilical navel
caudal nearer to the lower region of the spinal column
deltoid rounded area of the shoulder closest to the upper arm
gluteal buttocks
lumbar area of the back between the ribs and the hips
occipital back of the head
popliteal behind, or back of, the knee area
scapular shoulder blade area
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