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Directional Terms
Basic anatomy Bio 201
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Superior | Above, toward the head, upper part |
| Inferior | Below, away from head, toward lower part |
| Anterior (Ventral) | At the front of the body |
| Posterior (Dorsal) | At the backside of the body |
| Medial | Towards midline |
| Lateral | Away from midline |
| Proximal | Closer to the origin or point of attachment |
| Distal | Farther from the the origin or point of attachment |
| Superficial | Towards or at the body surface |
| Deep | Away from the body surface |