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Anatomic directional term

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Term
Definition
MIDLINE   imaginary line drawn down the center of the body, dividing right and left halves  
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LATERAL   away from the midline  
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MEDIAL   towards the midline  
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BILATERAL   on both sides  
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UNILATERAL   limited to one side  
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MID-AXILLARY   line drawn vertically from arm pit to ankle, dividing front and back  
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ANTERIOR OR VENTRAL   front of the body  
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POSTERIOR OR DORSAL   back of the body  
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SUPERIOR   towards the head  
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INFERIOR   away from the head  
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PROXIMAL   closer to the torso  
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DISTAL   away from torso  
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PALMER   palm of hand  
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PLANTAR   sole of the feet  
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