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Anatomy & Physiology: Body Organization and Directional Terms

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Terms in this set (11)

  • Anterior

    Anterior means ventral, referring to the front of the body.

  • Posterior

    Posterior means dorsal, referring to the back of the body.

  • Superior

    Superior means above or higher in position.

  • Inferior

    Inferior means below or lower in position.

  • Medial

    Medial means toward the midline of the body.

  • Lateral

    Lateral means away from the midline of the body.

  • Proximal

    Proximal means closer to the point of attachment or origin.

  • Distal

    Distal means farther from the point of attachment or origin.

  • Superficial

    Superficial means toward or on the surface of the body.

  • Deep

    Deep means away from the surface, more internal.

  • Intermediate

    Intermediate means between a more medial and a more lateral structure.