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Medical Terms
positional and directional terms
Term | Definition |
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Anterior(ventral) | Front of body |
Posterior(dorsal) | Back of body |
Deep | Away from the surface |
Proximal | Closer to the torso |
Distal | Farther away from the torso |
Inferior | Situation Below |
Superior | Situation Above |
Medial | Position close to the midline (middle) |
Lateral | Position further away from the midline ( side) |
Supine | Patient laying on back |
Prone | Patient laying on abdomen |
Anatomical Position | Person standing /lying straight facing front forward and palms facing up |
Bilateral | Refers to both sides of the body |