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AAPC Anatomy
Anatomical Positions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anterior (Ventral) | toward the front of the body |
| Posterior ( Dorsal) | toward the back of the body |
| Medial | toward the midline of the body |
| Lateral | toward the side of the body |
| Proximal | nearer to the point of attachment of a given reference point |
| Distal | farther to the point of attachment of a given reference point |
| Superior (Cranial) | Above ; toward the head |
| Inferior (Caudal) | below, lower end of spine |
| Superficial (External) | closer to the surface of the body |
| Deep (internal ) | closer to the surface of the body |
| Supine | lying face up |
| Prone | lying face down |