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Body Planes
Describing the directions on the human body.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Proximal | Closer to the center. |
| Distal | Farther away from center. |
| Lateral | Out to the side. |
| Medial | Toward the middle. |
| Ventral/antral/anterior | The front. |
| Dorsal/Posterior | The back. |
| Cranial | Toward the top. |
| Caudal | Toward the bottom. |
| Prone | Lying down on belly. |
| Supine | Lying down on back. |