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Relative positions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Superior | means that a body part is above another part or is closer to the head. |
| Inferior | means that a body part is below another body part or is toward the feet. |
| Anterior (Ventral) | means toward the front. |
| Posterior (Dorsal) | is the opposite of anterior; it means toward the back. |
| Medial | relates to an imaginary midline dividing the body into equal right and left halves. A body part is medial if it is closer to this line than another part. |
| Lateral | means toward the side with respect to the imaginary midline. |
| Proximal | describes a body part that is closer to a point of attachment than another body part. |
| Distal | is the opposite of proximal. It means that a particular body part is farther from a point of attachment than another body part. |
| Superficial | means situated near the surface. It describes the location of certain blood vessels and nerves. |
| Deep | describes parts that are more internal. |