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Directional Anatomy
Describing where areas of anatomy are
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| situated nearest to the point of attachment | proximal |
| situated farthest from the point of attachment | distal |
| in/around the middle | medial |
| near/around the edges | lateral |
| near/around the front | anterior/ventral |
| near/around the back | posterior/dorsal |
| below/under | inferior |
| above/on top of | superior |
| toward/near the tail | caudal |
| toward/near the head | cranial |