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What does the term 'Superior' refer to?
What does the term 'Inferior' mean?
What does 'Anterior' refer to?
What does the term 'Posterior' mean?
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What does 'Medial' refer to?
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What does 'Lateral' mean?
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What does the term 'Intermediate' refer to?
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What does 'Proximal' mean?
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What is meant by the term 'Distal'?
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What does 'Superficial' mean?
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What does 'Deep' refer to?
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What is the 'Median Plane'?
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What is the 'Frontal Plane'?
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What is the 'Transverse Plane'?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Directions
- Superior: Refers to a position that is toward the head or upper part of the body.
- Inferior: Indicates a position away from the head or lower part of the body.
- Anterior (ventral): Denotes a location toward the front of the body.
- Posterior (dorsal): Signifies a position toward the back of the body.
- Medial: Describes a position that is toward or at the midline of the body.
- Lateral: Refers to a position that is away from the midline of the body.
- Intermediate: Indicates a position located between a more medial and a more lateral structure.
- Proximal: Describes a position that is closer to the origin of a body part.
- Distal: Indicates a position that is farther from the origin of a body part.
- Superficial (external): Refers to a position toward or at the surface of the body.
- Deep (internal): Describes a position that is away from the body surface and more internal.
Anatomical Planes
- Median Plane: A vertical plane that divides the body into right and left halves.
- Frontal Plane: A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.
- Transverse Plane: A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts.
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