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Terminology
A&P Orientation and Directional Terms
Question | Answer |
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Upper | Superior (note: only used when describing axial portion of the body) |
Lower | Inferior (note: only used when describing axial portion of the body) |
Front | Anterior or Ventral |
Back | Posterior or Dorsal |
Away from the midline | Lateral |
Toward the midline | Medial |
Near the point of attachment | Proximal (note: only used when describing appendicular portion of the body) |
Farther away from the point of attachment | Distal |
Toward or at the surface of the body | Superficial |
Away from the surface of the body | Deep |