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Directional terms

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Term
Definition
Anterior   show
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Posterior   show
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show Pertaining to below. Away from the head.  
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show Pertaining to above.Toward the head or upper part.  
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Distal   show
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show Pertaining to near (to the point of reference)Closer to the origin or point of attachment.  
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Dorsal   show
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Lateral   show
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Medial   show
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show Toward or at the body surface  
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show Away from the body surface.  
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show Toward the Front (or belly)  
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show Toward the head or superior end  
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Rostral   show
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Caudal   show
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