Radiology positioning terms

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Anterior

Towards the front of the body

<p>Towards the front of the body </p>
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Posterior

Towards the back of the body

<p>Towards the back of the body</p>
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Superior

Towards the top of the body

<p>Towards the top of the body</p>
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Inferior

Towards the bottom of the body

<p>Towards the bottom of the body</p>
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Medial

Towards the midline

<p>Towards the midline</p>
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Lateral

Away from the midline

<p>Away from the midline</p>
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Proximal

Towards the center of the body

<p>Towards the center of the body</p>
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Distal

Away from the center of the body

<p>Away from the center of the body</p>
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Superficial

Towards the surface of the body

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Deep

Away from the surface of the body

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Ipsilateral

On the same side of the body

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Contralateral

On the opposite side of the body