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MT Directional Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abduction | move away from the MSP |
| Adduction | move toward the MSP |
| Medial | pertaining to the midline of the body |
| Lateral | pertaining to a side |
| Superior | (cephalad) toward the head |
| Inferior | (caudal) away from the head |
| Proximal | nearer to the center of the body |
| Distal | further from the center of the body |
| Anterior | (ventral) front of the body |
| Posterior | (dorsal) back of body |
| Parietal | pertaining to the outer walls of the body cavity |
| Visceral | pertaining to internal organs |
| Prone | laying on abdomen, face down |
| Supine | Laying on back, face up |
| Inversion | Turning inward |
| Eversion | turning outward |
| Palmar | pertaining to the palm of the hand |
| Plantar | pertaining to the sole of the foot |
| Superficial | toward the surface of the body (external) |
| Deep | away from the surface of the body (internal) |