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Body Planes
Opposites
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Proximal | Closer to the center |
| Distal | Farther away from the center |
| Lateral | Out to the side (QB laterals to a RB) |
| Medial | Toward the middle |
| Ventral / Antral / Anterior | The front (Latin for 'stomach') |
| Dorsal / Posterior | The back (dorsal fin |
| Cranial | Toward the top |
| Caudal | Toward the bottom (skull) |
| Superior | Above |
| Inferior | Below |
| Prone | Laying on belly |
| Supine | Laying on back |
| Contralateral | Opposite side |
| Ipsilateral | Same side |
| Unilateral | One side |
| Bilateral | Both sides |
| Dorsum | Top of hand/foot |
| Plantar | Sole of foot |
| Palmar | Palm of hand |