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Body Relationship
terms from ch 2, Merrill's Atlas Vol. 1
Term | Definition |
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Deep | Refers to parts far from the surface |
Superficial | Refers to parts near skin or surface |
Proximal | Refers to parts nearer the point of attachment, point of reference, origin, or beginning; toward center of body |
Distal | Refers to parts farther away from the point of attachment, point of reference, origin, or beginning; away from the center of the body |
Dorsum | Refers to the top or anterior surface of the foot or to the back or posterior surface of the hand |
Palmar | Refers to the palm of the hand |
Plantar | Refers to the sole of the foot |
Ipsilateral | Refers to a part on the same side of the body |
Contralateral | Refers to a part or parts on the opposite side of the body |
Cephalad | Refers to parts toward the head of the body |
Caudad/ Caudal | Refers to parts away from the head of the body |