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Anatomy
Directional terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anterior | Toward the front of the body |
| Posterior | Toward the back of the body |
| Superior | Above; closer to the head |
| Inferior | Below; closer to the feet |
| Medial | Toward the midline of the body |
| Lateral | Away from the midline of the body |
| Superficial | Toward the surface of the body |
| Deep | Beneath the surface of the body |
| Proximal | Closer to the trunk of the body |
| Distal | Farther from the trunk of the body |
| Intermediate | In-between two structures |
| Unilateral | One Side of the body |
| Bilateral | Two sides of the body |
| Ipsilateral | Same side of the body |
| Contralateral | opposite side of the body |