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Body Planes and Ori
Opposites
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Proximal | Closer to the center, proximal and approximate come from the same word and mean close |
| Distal | Farther away from the center, distal and distant come from the same word and mean far |
| Lateral | Out to the side, think of a quarterback lateraling a football to a running back |
| Medial | Toward the middle, like the median of the highway |
| Ventral/Antral/Anterior | The front, the word ventral means " stomach" |
| Dorsal/Posterior | The back, the dorsal fin on a shark is on its back |
| Cranial | Toward the top |
| Caudal | Toward the bottom, from Latin, for tail |
| Superior | Above |
| Inferior | Below |
| Prone | Lying down on belly |
| Supine | Lying down on back |
| Contralateral | Opposite side |
| Ipsilateral | Same side |
| Unilateral | One side |
| Bilateral | Both sides |
| Dorsum | The top of the hand or foot |
| Plantar | The sole of the foot |
| Palmar | The palm of the hand |