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COTR-HCA Directional
Medical Terminology Directional Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| anterior (ventral) | located at or toward the front of the body or body part |
| distal | the part farthest from the centre or from the point of attachment; for example, the foot is distal to the knee |
| lateral | relating to or located at the side of the body or body part |
| medial | relating to or located at or near the middle or midline of the body or body part |
| posterior (dorsal) | located at or toward the back of the body or body part |
| proximal | the part nearest to the centre or to the point of origin |