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Body Orientation
Vocab for Body Planes and Orientation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Proximal | Closer to the center |
| Distal | Farther away from the center |
| Lateral | Out to the side |
| Medial | Toward the middle |
| Ventral | The front/stomach |
| Dorsal | The back |
| Cranial | Toward the top |
| Caudal | Toward the bottom |
| Supine | Lying down on back |
| Prone | Lying down on belly |