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Body: Directions
The Directions of the body.
Question | Answer |
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Synonymous with superficial. | Peripheral |
Pertaining to the front. | Anterior |
Pertaining to the back. | Posterior |
Situated above or towards the head. | Superior |
Situated below or towards the tail. | Inferior |
Orientated towards the midline. | Medial |
Orientated further from the midline. | Lateral |
Related to the same side of the body. | Homolateral |
Related to the opposite side of the body. | Contralateral |
Nearer to the point of reference, usually towards the trunk. | Proximal |
Further from the point of reverence. | Distal |
Pertaining to the outside surface or periphery. | Superficial |
Pertaining to the internals. | Deep |