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Medical terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| superior | structure closer to head or higher than other structures |
| anterior | structure closer to feet or lower than other structures |
| posterior | structure being more in back of something |
| medial | structure closest to midline |
| lateral | structure furthest from midline |
| distal | further away from the root of the limb |
| proximal | closer to the root of the limb |
| superficial | closer to the surface of the body |
| deep | deeper inside the body |
| ventral | towards front of the belly |
| dorsal | towards the back |
| prone | lying face down |
| supine | facing upward |
| unilateral | one side of the body |
| bilateral | both sides of the body |