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Chapter Two
Positional and Directional Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anterior (ventral) | front side of the body |
| Posterior (dorsal) | back side of the body |
| Deep | away from the surface |
| Superficial | on the surface |
| Proximal | near a point of attachment |
| Distal | far from point of attachment |
| Inferior | below another structure |
| Superior | above another structure |
| Medial | pertaining to the middle |
| Lateral | pertaining to the side |
| Supine | facing up (laying on back) |
| Prone | facing down (laying on stomach) |