Anatomical Directions and Body Planes

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Anterior

The front, in front of (equivalent to ventral)

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Distal

Away from or farthest from the point of attachment of origin

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Dorsal

The back, behind (equivalent to posterior)

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Inferior

Below or towards the feet

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Lateral

At or towards the side

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Medial

Towards the body’s midline

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Posterior

The back or behind (equivalent to dorsal)

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Proximal

Towards or closest to the point of attachment or origin

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Superior

Above or toward the head

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Ventral

The abdominal side, in humans the front (equivalent to anterior)

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Sagittal plane

Divides the body into right and left sides


<p>Divides the body into right and left sides</p><p></p>
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Midsagittal Plane

Divides the body at the midline

<p>Divides the body at the midline</p>
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Frontal or Coronal Plane

Divides the body into front and back sections

<p>Divides the body into front and back sections</p>
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Transverse Plane

Divides the body into top and bottom sections

<p>Divides the body into top and bottom sections</p>