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* Directional Terms
Directional Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anterior | in front of |
| posterior | in back of |
| proximal | close to the trunk |
| distal | away from the trunk |
| superior/cephalic | top/toward the head |
| inferior/caudal | bottom/away from the head |
| medial | toward the midline |
| lateral | away from the midline of the body |
| superficial/external | close to the surface |
| deep/internal | away from the surface |
| Sagittal Plane | Divides the body ionto right and left sections |
| Midsagittal Plane | Divides the body into equal right and left sides |
| Frontal Plane | Divides the body in anterior and posterior parts |
| Transverse Plane | Divides the body into superior and inferior parts |
| Another name for sagittal plane is | coronal plane |