Anatomical Directions

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What does 'anterior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Anterior refers to a position that is towards the front of the body.

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What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Inferior refers to a position that is below or lower than another part of the body.

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What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Superior refers to a position that is above or higher than another part of the body.

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What does 'distal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Distal refers to a position that is further away from the origin or trunk of the body.

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What does 'proximal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Proximal refers to a position that is closer to the origin or trunk of the body.

Front

What is the opposite of 'anterior'?

Back

The opposite of anterior is 'posterior', which means towards the back of the body.

Front

What is the opposite of 'superior'?

Back

The opposite of superior is 'inferior', which means towards the bottom.

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What is the opposite of 'distal'?

Back

The opposite of distal is 'proximal', which means closer to the trunk.

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What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Medial refers to a position that is closer to the midline of the body.

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What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Lateral refers to a position that is further away from the midline of the body.