Anatomical Directions Review

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What does 'anterior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Anterior refers to the front side of the body.

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What does 'posterior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Posterior refers to the back side of the body.

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What does 'ventral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Ventral refers to the belly or front side of the body.

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What does 'dorsal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Dorsal refers to the back or upper side of the body.

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What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Medial means toward the middle of the body.

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What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Lateral means away from the midline of the body.

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What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Superior means above or higher than another part of the body.

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What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Inferior means below or lower than another part of the body.

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What does 'cephalic' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Cephalic refers to the head or toward the head.

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What does 'caudal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Caudal refers to the tail or toward the lower part of the body.