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Directional Opposite
Body-Specific Opposites
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ventral (antral, anterior) | the front |
| dorsal (posterior) | the back |
| cranial | toward the top |
| caudal | toward the bottom |
| contralateral | opposite side |
| ipsilateral | same side |
| unilateral | one side |
| bilateral | both sides |
| dorsum | top of hand or foot |
| plantar | sole of the foot |
| palmar | palm of the hand |