A&P Directional Terms

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Superior

Above; toward the head or upper part of the body.

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Inferior

Below; away from the head or toward the lower part of the body.

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Anterior

Toward the front of the body.

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Posterior

Toward the back of the body.

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Ventral

Toward the belly/front side of the body.

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Dorsal

Toward the back side of the body.

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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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Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment or trunk of the body.

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Distal

Farther from the point of attachment or trunk of the body.

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Superficial

Closer to the surface of the body.

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Deep

Farther from the surface of the body.