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Why do we use directional terminology in anatomy

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Understanding terminology ensures doctors and technicians have a shared method of communicating, which helps to avoid confusion when pinpointing structures and describing locations of lesions. Knowing your directional terms makes things clear and saves time!
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Directional terms such as anterior and posterior are essential for accurately describing the relative locations of body structures.

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