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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
10/04/2016

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Medial

Definition
toward the midline
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Lateral
Definition
away from the body's midline
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Distal
Definition
further from the point of interest
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Proximal
Definition
closest to the point of interest
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Posterior
Definition
toward the back of the body
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Anterior
Definition
toward the front of the body
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Superficial
Definition
at or near the body's surface
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Deep
Definition
away from the body's surface
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Sagittal Plane

 

(mid-sagittal)

Definition


divides the body length wise, from right to left (often used in illustration to reveal the organs in the head or pelvic cavity

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Transverse Plane

 

(horizontal plane)

Definition


divides the body horizontally (upper/superior from lower/inferior)

 

used by CT scanners to reveal internal organs

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Frontal Plane

 

(coronal plane)

Definition


divides the body length wise into anterior and posterior portions

 

often used in illustration to reveal the abdominal and thoracic cavities

 

 

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