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Orientation and Directional Terms
universal termanology
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Anatomy
12th Grade
09/03/2009

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Superior

Definition

Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above

 

Example:

The head is superior to the sternal.

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Inferior

Definition

Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below.

 

Example:

The pelvic is inferior to the umbilical.

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Anterior

Definition

Toward or at the front of the body; in front of

 

Example:

The breastbone is anterior to the spine.

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Posterior

Definition

 

Toward or at the backside of the body; behind

 

Example:

The heart is posterior to the breastbone.

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Medial

Definition

Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of

 

Example:

The nose is medial.

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