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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anterior | Situated toward the front of the body |
| Deep | Away from the body surface; more interal |
| Directional Terms | Terms used to explain where one body structure is in relation to another |
| Distal | Situated away from the point of attachment or origin or a central point; located away from the center of the body |
| Dorsal | Being or located near, on, or toward the back or posterior part of the human body |
| Identity | The distinguishing character or personality of an individual |
| Inferior | Situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being |
| Lateral | Of or relating to the side; especially of a body part |
| Medial | Lying or extending in the middle; especially of a body part |
| Posterior | Situated at or toward the hind part of the body |
| Proximal | Situated next to or near the point of attachment or origin or a central point |
| Regional Terms | Anatomical terms that refer to specific visible landmarks on the surface of the body |
| Superficial | Of, relating to, or located near the surface |
| Superior | Situated toward the head and further away from the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being |
| System | A group of body organs or structures that together perform one or more vital functions |
| Ventral | Pertaining to the anterior or front side of the body; opposite of dorsal |