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Body Orientation
Directions of the human body using body-specific opposites
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| prone | lying down on belly |
| supine | lying down on back |
| contralateral | opposite side |
| ipsilateral | same side |
| unilateral | one side |
| bilateral | both sides |
| plantar | the sole of the foot |
| palmer | the palm of the hand |
| cranial | toward the top |
| caudal | toward the bottom |