General Terminology

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Anterior

The front of the body.

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Posterior

The back of the body.

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Ventral

The front of the body.

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Dorsal

The back of the body.

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Proximal

A general term meaning nearer to the point of reference.

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Distal

A general term meaning farther from the point of reference.

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Lateral

Farther from the midline of the body.

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Medial

Nearer to the midline of the body.

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Superior

Higher in position.

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Inferior

Lower in position.

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Plantar

The sole of the foot.

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Palmar

The palm of the hand.

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Dorsum

The top of the foot.

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Volar

Pertaining to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.

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Bilateral

Present on both sides.

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Symmetrical

The same on both sides.

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Asymmetrical

Not the same on both sides.

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Supine

Lying face up.

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Prone

Lying face down.

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Cranial

Toward the head.

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Caudal

Toward the tail.

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Rostral

Near the front of the body (typically a neurological term).