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Anatomy week 1 terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Superficial | near the surface |
| Deep | farther away from the body surface |
| Superior | up toward the head |
| Inferior | down toward the feet |
| Anterior | forward, in front of |
| Posterior | backward, in back of |
| Lateral | toward the side of the body |
| Medial | the midline of the body |
| Proximal | toward or near the trunk |
| Distal | away from the trunk |
| Dorsal | toward the back |
| Ventral | toward the belly |
| Cortical | refers to an outer region or layerof an organ |
| Medullary | related to an inner region of an organ |