Directional Terms

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Superior

Toward the head, above.

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Inferior

Away from the head, below.

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Ventral

Toward the front, in front.

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Dorsal

Toward or at the back, behind.

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Medial

Toward midline, middle of the body.

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Lateral

Away from the midline toward the outer side of the body.

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Intermediate

Between a medial and lateral direction.

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Proximal

Close to the conjoining point of the body on an extremity.

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Distal

Farther from the conjoining point of the body on an extremity.

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Ipsilateral

Same side.

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Contralateral

Opposite side.

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Supine

Face up

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Prone

Face down