Chapter 1: Directional Terms

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Anterior (Ventral)

Front

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Posterior (Dorsal)

Back

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Superior (Cranial)

Above Trunk

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Inferior (Caudal)

Below Trunk

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Lateral

Towards Side of Body

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Medial

Towards Middle of Body

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Proximal

Nearer to Trunk (point of attachment)

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Distal

Farther from Point of attachment

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Superficial

Near Surface of Body

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Deep

Deeper in the Body

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Contralateral

Opposite Sides of the Body

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Ipsilateral

Same side as the Body