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Cherub Direct Terms
Directional terms
Term | Definition |
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Anterior | Pertaining to the front or ventral side |
Posterior | Pertaining to the back. Toward the dorsal side |
Inferior (Caudal) | Pertaining to below. Away from the head. |
Superior (Cranial or cephalad) | Pertaining to above.Toward the head or upper part. |
Distal | Pertaining to away (from the point of reference), or farther away from the origin or point of attachment |
Proximal | Pertaining to near (to the point of reference)Closer to the origin or point of attachment. |
Dorsal | Toward the back or spine |
Lateral | Pertaining to a side or away from the median plane |
Medial | Pertaining to the middle, toward the median plane |
Superficial (external) | Toward or at the body surface |
Deep (internal) | Away from the body surface. |
Ventral | Toward the Front (or belly) |
Cephalic | Toward the head or superior end |
Rostral | Toward the forehead or nose (skulls only) |
Caudal | Toward the tail of inferior end |