| Term | Definition |
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Dorsal |
toward the back |
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Ventral |
toward the belly |
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Lateral |
toward the sides |
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Median |
near the middle |
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Anterior |
toward the head |
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Posterior |
toward the hind end |
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Superficial |
on or near the surface |
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Deep |
some distance below the surface |
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Sagittal |
midplane which bisects the left and right sides |
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Transverse |
plane separating anterior and posterior |
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Horizontal |
plane separating dorsal and ventral |
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Proximal |
near to the point of reference |
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Caudal |
toward the tail end |
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Pectoral |
relating to the chest and shoulder region |
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Pelvic |
relating to the hip region |
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Dermal |
relating to the skin |
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Longitudinal |
lengthwise |