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Sections/directions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Frontal Section | divides body into anterior and posterior portions |
| Parasagittal Section | lateral to midline |
| Mid-Sagittal | divides body into equal left and right portions |
| Sagittal Section | longitudinal cut that divides body into left and right portions |
| Deep | more internal |
| Superficial | close to body surface |
| Distal | farther from point of attachment to trunk |
| Proximal | close to point of attachment |
| Bilateral | paired structures; on both sides |
| Lateral | away from midline |
| Anterior | toward the front |
| Superior | above |
| Inferior | below |