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Body Planes
Body Planes Directio
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Distal | Body parts away from the point of reference |
| Transverse | Horizontal plane that divides the body into a top and bottom half |
| Lateral | Body parts away from the midline |
| Inferior | Body parts below the transverse plane |
| Ventral or Anterior | Body parts on the front of the body |
| Midsaggital | Plane that divides the body into a right and left side |
| Proximal | Body parts close to the point of reference |
| Cranial | Body parts located near the head |
| Superior | Body parts above the transverse plane |
| Dorsal or Posterior | Body parts on the back of the body |
| Medial | Body parts close to the midline |
| Caudal | Body parts located near the sacral region or tail |
| Frontal | Plane that divides the body into a front and back section |
| Bilateral | Affects both sides of the body |
| Superficial | Structures near the body surface |