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Table 1.1
Directional Terms
Directional Term | Meaning |
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Anterior (ventral) | Toward the front or abdominal surface of the body. |
Posterior (dorsal) | Toward the back of the body. |
Superior (cephalad) | Toward the head. |
Inferior (caudad) | Away from the head. |
Medial | Toward the midline of the body. |
Lateral | Away from the midline of the body. |
Parietal | Pertaining to the outer boundary of body cavaties. |
Visceral | Pertaining to the internal organs. |
External (superficial) | Toward or on the body surface. |
Internal (deep) | Away from the body surface. |
Proximal | Part of an exremity that is nearer the point of attachment of the extremity to the truck. |
Distal | Part of an extremity that is farther from the point of attachment of the extremity to the truck. |
Central | At or near the center of the body or organ. |
Peripheral | External to or away from the center of the body or organ. |