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Body Plane
Body Plane & Orientation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| S.O.A.P. | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan Poper form of Charting |
| Proximal | Closer to the Center |
| Distal | Farther away from the center |
| Lateral | Out to the side |
| Medial | Towards the middle |
| Ventral/Anterior | The front |
| Dorsal/Posterior | The back |
| Cranial (Skull) | Toward the top |
| Caudal (Skull) | Toward the bottom |
| Superior | Above |
| Inferior | Below |
| Prone | Lying down on belly |
| Supine | Lying down on back |
| Contralateral | Opposite side |
| Ipsilateral | Same side |
| Unilateral | One side |
| Bilateral | Both sides |
| Dorsum | Top of the hand or foot |
| Plantar | Sole of the foot |
| Palmar | Palm of the hand |