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Body Relationship
terms from ch 2, Merrill's Atlas Vol. 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |