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Directional Terms

Proximal - closest to trunk

Distal - farthest from trunk

Superior - above

Inferior - below

Cranial - towards skull

Caudal - towards tail

Lateral - to the side

Medial - near midline

Anterior - in front

Posterior - behind

Ventral - belly

Dorsal - back

Superficial - closer to surface

Deep - further from surface

Directional Terms

Proximal - closest to trunk

Distal - farthest from trunk

Superior - above

Inferior - below

Cranial - towards skull

Caudal - towards tail

Lateral - to the side

Medial - near midline

Anterior - in front

Posterior - behind

Ventral - belly

Dorsal - back

Superficial - closer to surface

Deep - further from surface

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