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Dirtectional Terms
Anatomic directional term
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| MIDLINE | imaginary line drawn down the center of the body, dividing right and left halves |
| LATERAL | away from the midline |
| MEDIAL | towards the midline |
| BILATERAL | on both sides |
| UNILATERAL | limited to one side |
| MID-AXILLARY | line drawn vertically from arm pit to ankle, dividing front and back |
| ANTERIOR OR VENTRAL | front of the body |
| POSTERIOR OR DORSAL | back of the body |
| SUPERIOR | towards the head |
| INFERIOR | away from the head |
| PROXIMAL | closer to the torso |
| DISTAL | away from torso |
| PALMER | palm of hand |
| PLANTAR | sole of the feet |