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Anatomical Terms
Anatomical Terms Related to Position
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Superior | situated above another structure; the upper part of the body |
| Inferior | situated below another structure; the lower part of the body |
| Anterior | the front surface of the body; often used to indicate the position of one structure in relation to another |
| Posterior | the back surface of the body; often used to indicate the position of one structure in relation to another |
| Midline | an imaginary line that divides the body into left and right sides |
| Medial | closest to the midline of the body |
| Lateral | farthest from the midline of the body |
| Proximal | nearest the trunk of the body or the point of origin |
| Distal | farthest from the trunk of the body or the point of origin |
| Superficial | near the surface of the body |
| Deep | away from the surface or farther into the body (e.g., bones are deep to the skin) |
| Peripheral | away from the centre of the body |