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Medical Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ascending | Rising up |
| Descending | Going down |
| Distal | Farther from the origin |
| Dorsal | Toward the back |
| Internal | Within |
| Lateral | Away from the midline |
| Peripheral | Extending from |
| Proximal | Closer to the origin |
| Sagittal | Cut in a straight line |
| Transverse | Across |
| Ventral | Toward the front |