directions in the body
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 superior | above another part, or closer to th head |
| inferior | part is below another part, or closer to the feet |
| anterior | towards the front surface |
| posterior | a part is toward the back |
| medial | toward, or nearer, the midline of the body |
| lateral | toward, or nearer, the side, away from the midline |
| proximal | a part is closer to a point of attachment, or closer to the trunk, than another part |
| distal | part is further away from a point of attachment than is another part |
| superficial | part is located on or near the surface |
| deep | part is away from the surface |
| visceral | internal organs or the covering of the organs |
| parietal | wall of a body cavity |
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