Orientation and Directional Terms
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| Superior aka Cranial | Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above
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| Inferior aka Caudal | Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below
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| Anterior aka Ventral | Toward or at the front of the body; in front of
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| Posterior aka Dorsal | Toward or at the back of the body; behind
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| Medial | Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of
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| Lateral | Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of
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| Intermediate | Between a more medial and more lateral structure
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| Proximal | Closer to the origin of the body part or at the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
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| Distal | Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
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| Superficial aka External | Toward or at the body surface
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| Deep aka Internal | Away from the body surface; more internal
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| Axial Part | Main axis of the body
Includes: head, neck and trunk
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| Appendicular Part | Consists of appendages or limbs
Includes: arms, legs
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