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Directions, Planes,
Body directions, planes, cavitys, reigons & quadrents
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anterior & Ventral | are used when referring to the front of the body. |
| Posterior & Dorsal | are used when referring to the back of the body. |
| Cephalad & Superior | are used when referring to above the waistline. |
| Caudal & Inferior | are used when referring to below the waistline. |
| Lateral | is used when referring to the sides of the body. |
| Medial | is used when referring to the middle of he body. |
| Proximal | ("closest") is used when referring to the center of the body or of the point of attachment. |
| Distal | ("farthest") is used when referring to outer part of the body, away from the point of attachment or origin. |
| Superficial | in its medical meaning refer to something that is on the surface or shallow. |
| Intermediate | ("between") is used to refer to a structure being or occurring at the middle place. |