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Chapter 2
Body planes
Term | Definition |
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proximal | closer in to the orgin |
distal | farther away from the orgin |
lateral | away from the midline |
medial | towards midline |
ventral/antral/anterior | the front |
dorsal/posterior | Toward or at the back of the body; behind |
cranial | toward the top |
caudal | toward the bottom |
superior | above |
inferior | below |
prone | laying on your belly |
supine | laying on your back |
contralateral | opposite side |
ipsilateral | same side |
unilateral | one side |
bilateral | both sides |
dorsum | top of hand or foot |
plantar | sole of the foot |
palmar | palm of the hand |
sagittal | divides the body in slices right to left |
coronal | divides the body into slices from front to back |
transverse | divides body into top and bottom |