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Body Mapping
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Transverse or horizontal plane | Divides top or bottom of the body |
| Superior (cranial or cephalic) | head or upper body |
| Inferior (caudal) | away from head or toward lower part of body |
| Medial | midline of body |
| Lateral | on the side |
| Frontal or Coronal Plane | front and back sections. |
| Anterior or ventral | front of body |
| Posterior or dorsal | back of body |
| Proximal | close to point of reference or origin of body |
| Distal | away from point of reference or origin |
| External | outside |
| Internal | inside |
| Superficial | toward or at the body surface |
| Deep | away from the body surface |
| Central | center of the body |
| Peripheral | extremities |