Anterior
Toward the front of the body.
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Anatomical Planes & Directions
Standard directional terms used in anatomy and clinical notes.
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Posterior
Toward the back of the body.
Superior
Toward the head or upper part of a structure.
Inferior
Toward the feet or lower part of a structure.
Medial
Closer to the midline of the body.
Lateral
Farther from the midline of the body.
Proximal
Closer to the point of attachment or origin.
Distal
Farther from the point of attachment or origin.
Sagittal plane
Divides the body into left and right parts.
Coronal plane
Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.
Transverse plane
Divides the body into superior and inferior parts.
Superficial
Closer to the body surface.
Deep
Farther from the body surface.
Ipsilateral
On the same side of the body.