Directional Terminology

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U1 Human Anatomy

Last updated 12:05 AM on 9/2/26
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Superior

Top (of body)

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Inferior

Bottom (of body)

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Medial

Midline (middle of body, vertically)

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Lateral

Away from midline (middle of body, vertically)

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Anterior

Frontside

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Posterior

Backside

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Ventral

Stomach area

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Dorsal

Backbone side

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Distal

Away from specific body part

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Proximal

Close to specific body part

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Deep

Deep into body part

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Superficial

Shallow into body part (close to surface)

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Intermediate

In between two body parts/organs