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med terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| posterior | back of the body |
| anterior | front of the body |
| inferior | bottom of the body |
| superior | top of the body |
| medial | decribes the middle of the body |
| distal | parts away from the trunk or center of the body |
| proximal | toward or near the center of the body |
| lateral | side or part of the body that is away from the midline |
| cardia | heart |
| esophagus | a muscular tube that moves food and liquid from the mouth to the stomach |