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List and define the major directional terms used in anatomy.

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Directional terms are used to describe the positions of structures relative to other locations of the body.

Superior or cranial - toward the head end of the body or the upper end. an example includes the hand as part of the superior extremity

Inferior or caudal - lower end or away from the head. An example is the foot is part of the inferior extremity.

Anterior or ventral- the front of the body. An example is the kneecap.

Posterior or dorsal - the back end of the body. An example is the shoulder blades.

Medial - toward the midline of body. For example, the middle toe.

Lateral - away from the midline of the body. For example, the little toe which is located at the lateral side of the foot.

Proximal - nearest the trunk or the point of origin of a part. An example is the proximal end of the femur joins with the pelvic bone.

Distal - away from or farthest from the trunk or the point or origin of a part. For example, the hand is located at the distal end of the forearm.

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