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Word (Directions)
Directions and Positions Word
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anterior or Ventral | At or near the fron surface of the body |
| Posterior or Dorsal | At or near the back surface of the body |
| Superior | Above |
| Inferior | Below |
| Lateral | Side |
| Distal | Farthest from center |
| Proximal | Nearest to center |
| Medial | Middle |
| Supine | Face up or Palm up |
| Prone | Face down or Palm down |
| Sagittal | Vertical body plane, divides the body into equal right and left sides |
| Transverse | Horizontal body plane, divides the body into top and bottom sections |
| Coronal | Vertical body plane, divides the body into front and back sections |