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Directional termsl
Directional HBS Terms
Term | Definition |
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Anterior | the front of the body |
Posterior | the back of the body |
Inferior | away from the head, lower on the body |
Superior | toward the head, higher on the body |
Medial | middle of the body |
Lateral | Away from the midline of the body |
Distal | Away from the point of attachment |
Proximal | Closer to the point of attachment |
Superficial | toward the surface of the body |
Deep | Away from the surface of the body |
Ventral | belly side |
Dorsal | The back side |