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Directional Terms
Directional Terms in relation to body position and placement
Term | Definition |
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anterior | front side |
distal | farthest point away from |
dorsal | backside |
high fowler's | sitting at a 90 degree angel |
inferior | below |
lateral | side of |
medial | middle |
peripheral | on the edge of or outside of |
posterior | rear or back of |
prone | to lie on the front side, facedown |
proximal | nearest |
superior | above |
supine | to lie on back |
transverse | across |
Ventral | to the belly |