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Relative positions
Term | Definition |
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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. |