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Directional Terms
Directional Terms in relation to body position and placement
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anterior | front side |
| distal | farthest point away from |
| dorsal | backside |
| high fowler's | sitting at a 90 degree angel |
| inferior | below |
| lateral | side of |
| medial | middle |
| peripheral | on the edge of or outside of |
| posterior | rear or back of |
| prone | to lie on the front side, facedown |
| proximal | nearest |
| superior | above |
| supine | to lie on back |
| transverse | across |
| Ventral | to the belly |