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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Superior | Refers to being closer to the head |
| Inferior | Refers to being closer to the feet |
| Anterior | Refers to a structure being more in front |
| Posterior | Refers to a structure being more in back |
| Medial | Referred to as a structure being close to midline |
| Lateral | Referred to as a structure being farther away from midline |
| Distal | Referred to as a structure being further away from root of the limb |
| Proximal | Referred to as a structure being close to the root of the limb |
| Superficical | Refers to a structure being closer to the surface |
| Deep | Refers to a structure being closer to the surface |
| Ventral | Towards the front |
| Dorsal | Towards the back |
| Prone | Lying face down |
| Supine | Lying face up |
| Unilateral | Pertaining to one side of the body |
| Bilateral | Pertaining to both sides of the body |
| Planes | Fixed lines of referance |
| Sagittal Plane | Divides body in right and left sections |
| Mid-Sagittal Plane | Divides body into equal left and right |
| Coronal (frontal) Plane | Divides into anterior and posterior |
| Transverse Plane | Divides into superior and interior |