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Anatomical Direction
CBCS Anatomical Directional Terms
Term | Definition |
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Transverse Plane | Horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower halves |
Midsagittal (Median) Plane | Vertical plane that divides the body into left and right halves |
Coronal (Frontal) Plane | Vertical plane that divides the body into front and rear halves |
Anterior | The front of the body |
Posterior | The back of the body |
Superior | Body parts above other body parts |
Inferior | Body parts below other body parts |
Medial | Close to the midline (middle) |
Lateral | Far from the midline (middle) |
Distal | Far from a specified point of reference |
Proximal | Close to a specified point of reference |