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Module 1 Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anterior/ ventral | toward the front |
| Posterior/ dorsal | toward the back |
| Superior/ cephalic | toward the head |
| Inferior/ caudal | toward the feet |
| Medial | toward the midline |
| Lateral | away from the midline |
| Proximal | toward the trunk |
| Distal | away from the trunk |
| Superficial | closer to the surface |
| Deep | further from the surface |
| supine | face up |
| prone | face down |
| unilateral | one side |
| bilateral | both sides |
| anatomy | the study of the body's structures |
| physiology | the study of body functions |
| antepartum | before childbirth |
| dyspnea | difficulty breathing |
| pathologist | a physician who specializes in analyzing tissue samples for disease |