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Directional Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Superior | Above |
| Inferior | Below |
| Anterior | Front |
| Posterior | Back/Behind |
| Medial | Towards the middle |
| Intermedial | Between medial and lateral |
| Lateral | Away from midline |
| Cranial (Cephalic) | Towards the head |
| Caudal | Towards the tail |
| Ventural | Towards the belly |
| Dorsal | Towards the back |
| Proximal | Closer/nearer |
| Distal | Further/away |
| Superficial | Towards the surface |
| Deep | Away from the surface |
| Sagittal | Right/Left portions |
| Midsagittal | Equal left/right portions |
| Parasagittal | Unequal left/right portions |
| Transverse | Divides structure into superior/inferior sections (Horizontally) |
| Frontal/Coronal | Divided into anterior/posterior |
| Oblique section | cuts made diagonally |