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Define Superior
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Appear above along the long axis of the body.
Ex. the head is superior to the feet |
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Define Inferior
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Appear below along the long axis of the body
Ex. The inguinal region is inferior to the pelvic region |
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Define Anterior
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Those structures that are most forward on the human body.
Ex. the nasal region is anterior to the occipital region |
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Define Posterior
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Those towards the backside of the body
Ex. the dorsum region is posterior to the thoracic region |
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Define medial
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Towards the midline of the body.
Ex. the nasal region is medial to the buccal regions |
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Define Lateral
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Away from the midline or median plane
Ex. the ear is lateral to the nasal region |
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Define Cephalad(cranial)
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Toward the head.
Ex. The cervical region is cephalad to the sternal region |
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Define caudal
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Toward the tail
Ex. The pedal region is caudal to the gluteal region |
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Define Dorsal
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Backside
Ex. the spine is dorsal to the heart. |
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Define ventral
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Belly side
Ex. the pubic region is ventral to the gluteal region |
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Define Superficial (external)
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Toward or at the body surface
Ex. the skin is superficial to the bones |
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Define deep (internal)
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Away from the body surface
Ex. The lungs are deep to the ribs |
