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Terminology
A&P Orientation and Directional Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Upper | Superior (note: only used when describing axial portion of the body) |
| Lower | Inferior (note: only used when describing axial portion of the body) |
| Front | Anterior or Ventral |
| Back | Posterior or Dorsal |
| Away from the midline | Lateral |
| Toward the midline | Medial |
| Near the point of attachment | Proximal (note: only used when describing appendicular portion of the body) |
| Farther away from the point of attachment | Distal |
| Toward or at the surface of the body | Superficial |
| Away from the surface of the body | Deep |