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Medical Terms
positional and directional terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anterior(ventral) | Front of body |
| Posterior(dorsal) | Back of body |
| Deep | Away from the surface |
| Proximal | Closer to the torso |
| Distal | Farther away from the torso |
| Inferior | Situation Below |
| Superior | Situation Above |
| Medial | Position close to the midline (middle) |
| Lateral | Position further away from the midline ( side) |
| Supine | Patient laying on back |
| Prone | Patient laying on abdomen |
| Anatomical Position | Person standing /lying straight facing front forward and palms facing up |
| Bilateral | Refers to both sides of the body |