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anatomical terms of location
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anatomical Position | erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing forward, head facing forward, internationally know |
| Deep (internal) | away from the body surface; more internal |
| Superficial | toward or at the body surface |
| Distal | farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk |
| Proximal | closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk |
| Intermediate | between a more medial and a more lateral structure |
| Lateral | away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of |
| Medial | toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of |
| Dorsal (posterior) | Toward or at the back of the body; behind |
| Ventral (anterior) | toward or at the front of the body; in front of |
| Inferior (caudal) | away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below |
| Superior (cranial) | toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above |