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Unit 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Caudal | Body parts located near the sacral region or "tail" |
| Cranial | Body parts located near the head |
| Distal | Body parts away from the point of reference |
| Dorsal or posterior | Body parts on the back of the body |
| Frontal | Plane that divides body into front and back section |
| Inferior | Body parts below the transverse plane |
| Lateral | Body parts away from the midline |
| Medial | Body parts close to the midline |
| Midsaggital | Plane that divides the body into right and left sides |
| Proximal | Body parts close to the point of reference |
| Superior | Body parts above the transverse plane |
| Transverse | Plane that divides the body into right and left sides |
| Ventral or anterior | Body parts on the front of the body |
| Prone | toward the midline |
| Supine | towards the feet/ beneath |
| Anatomical Position | Facing the front with palms facing forward |