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Directional Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Superior (Cranial) | Above; Towards the head |
| Inferior (Caudal) | Below; Towards the tail |
| Anterior/Ventral | In front of; Abdominal side (towards the abd side) |
| Posterior/Dorsal | Behind; Spinal side (towards the back/spinal side) |
| Medial | Closer/Towards the midline of the body |
| Lateral | Farther away from the midline (left/right) |
| Proximal | Closer/Towards the point of attachment or origin (joint) |
| Distal | Father way from point of attachment or origin (joint) |
| Superficial | At/towards the surface |
| Deep | Away from/below the surface |