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Dirtectional Terms
Anatomic directional term
Term | Definition |
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MIDLINE | imaginary line drawn down the center of the body, dividing right and left halves |
LATERAL | away from the midline |
MEDIAL | towards the midline |
BILATERAL | on both sides |
UNILATERAL | limited to one side |
MID-AXILLARY | line drawn vertically from arm pit to ankle, dividing front and back |
ANTERIOR OR VENTRAL | front of the body |
POSTERIOR OR DORSAL | back of the body |
SUPERIOR | towards the head |
INFERIOR | away from the head |
PROXIMAL | closer to the torso |
DISTAL | away from torso |
PALMER | palm of hand |
PLANTAR | sole of the feet |