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Body Postions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Medial | Toward the midline of the body |
| Prone | Facing down |
| Midline | Center of body |
| Supine | Laying down, facing up |
| Lateral | Toward the side of the body |
| Superior | Above |
| Inferior | Below |
| Distal | Farther from the midline |
| Proximal | Closer to the midline |
| Posterior (dorsal) | Back half |
| Anterior(ventral) | Front half |
| Bilateral | 2 sides |
| Anatomical Position | Person standing upright |