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Terms for Relationship and Comparison
Anatomical Position Terms for Relationship and Comparison
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09/19/2025
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anterior
 Definition
front surface of the body
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posterior
 Definition
back side of the body
Term
superior
 Definition
above another structure
Term
inferior
 Definition
below another structure
Term
medial
 Definition
pertaining to the middle
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lateral
 Definition
pertaining to the side
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ipsilateral
 Definition
same side of the body
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contralateral
 Definition
opposite side of the body
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proximal
 Definition
near the point of attachment to the trunk
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distal
 Definition
farther away from the point of attachment to the trunk
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apex
 Definition
tip or summit of an organ
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base
 Definition
bottom of the organ
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deep
 Definition
away from the surface
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superficial
 Definition
on the surface
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prone
 Definition
lying on the belly
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supine
 Definition
lying on the back
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