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Anterior
In front of; toward the front surface
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Posterior
In back of; toward the back surface
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Dorsal
Toward the back side of the human body
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Ventral
Toward the belly side of the human body
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Superior
Closer to the head
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Inferior
Closer to the feet
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Cranial (Cephalic)
At the head end
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Caudal
Toward the back of the head
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Rostral
Toward the nose or mouth
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Medial
Toward the midline of the body
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Lateral
Away from the midline of the body
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Ipsilateral
On the same side
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Contralateral
On the opposite side
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Deep
Internal to another structure
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Superficial
External to another structure
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Proximal
Closest to point of attachment to trunk
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Distal
Furthest from point of attachment to trunk
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