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Massage Terms

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Caudal   Closer to the tail (coccyx) - does not apply to lower limbs so is not interchangeable with the term Inferior  
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Cranial   Closer to the head (cephalic)  
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Distal   Farthest from the base (or root/girdle) of the limb  
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Dorsal   Back surface of the entire body (1. Back 2. Back of hand 3. Top of foot 4. The surface of the penis which is facing forward when the penis is flaccid)  
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Fascia   Fibrous conective tissue continuously enveloping the whole body, individual muscles, and parts of muscles  
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Lateral   Farthest from the median plane. Closer to the outside of the body.  
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Medial   Closer to the mid-line of the body. Towards the median or mid sagittal plane.  
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Proximal   Closer to the base root of the limb. Girdle is the most priximal point.  
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Inferior   Refers to something being more to the feet, or below  
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Superior   Refers to something being more to the head, or above  
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