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Body Position
Body Positions Parts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anatomical Position | facing forward, upper limbs at sides and palms forward |
| Superior | towards the head |
| Inferior | towards the feet |
| Anterior (ventral) | towards the front |
| Posterior (dorsal) | towards the back |
| Rostral | towards the front (cephalic) |
| Medial | towards the midline |
| Lateral | away from the midline |
| Intermediate | directly between the two structures |
| Proximal | closer to point of attachment |
| Distal | further from the point of attachment |
| Superfical | closer to the surface |
| Deep | further from the surface |
| Supine | lying face up |
| Prone | lying face down |
| Ipsilateral | on the same side of the body |
| Contralateral | on the opposite side of the body |