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Anterior (Ventral)
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In front of or in or toward the front.
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Posterior (Dorsal)
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Behind, in back of, or in or toward the rear.
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Proximal
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Closer to the trunk or the point of origin (usually used on the appendicular body only).
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Distal
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Situated away from the trunk, or midline, of the body; situated away from the origin (usually used on the appendicular body only).
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Lateral
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On or to the side, outside, away from the midline.
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Medial
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Relating to the middle, center, or midline.
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Ipsilateral
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The same side.
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Contralateral
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The opposite side.
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Superior
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Higher than or above (usually used on the axial body only).
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Inferior
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Lower than or below (usually used on the axial body only).
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Volar (Palmar)
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The palm side of the hand.
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Plantar
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The sole side of the foot.
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Varus
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Ends bent inward; angulation of a part of the body inward toward the midline.
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Valgus
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Ends bent outward; angulation of a part of the body outward from the midline; for example, bent toward the wall.
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Internal
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An inside surface or the inside part of the body.
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