Anatomical Position and Directional Terminology
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Supine | An individual in anatomical position lying on their back |
| Prone | An individual in anatomical position lying face down |
| Superior | Above |
| Inferior | Below |
| Anterior | Front |
| Posterior | Back |
| Medial | Closer to the midline |
| Lateral | Away from the midline |
| Proximal | Refers to parts near another structure |
| Distal | Refers describes structures that are distant from other structures |
| Superficial | Closer to the surface |
| Deep | Farther from the surface |
| Ventral | Another word for anterior |
| Dorsal | Another word for posterior |
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