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Transverse Plane

Divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.

Frontal Plane

Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.

Sagittal Plane

Divides the body into left and right parts; midsagittal divides into equal halves.

Superior

Towards the head or upper part of a structure.

Inferior

Away from the head or toward the lower part of a structure.

Deep

Away from the surface of the body; internal.

Superficial

Near the surface of the body; external.

Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment or origin.

Distal

Farther from the point of attachment or origin.

Ventral

Toward the front of the body.

Dorsal

Toward the back of the body.

Erect Position

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides, palms facing forward.

Supine Position

Lying face up.

Recumbent Position

Lying down (can be prone or supine).

Prone Position

Lying face down.