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MHA - Mod 3 - HD 3-5 - Directional Terms PDF
MHA - Mod 3 - HD 3-5 - Directional Terms PDF
HD 3-5
Proximal
Nearest to the trunk of the body or the point of origin
Anterior (Ventral)
Located at or toward the front of the body or body part
Posterior (Dorsal)
The back surface of the body - mostly tells position of one structure to another.
Medial
The closest to the midline of the body
Distal
The part farthest from the centre or from the point of attachment: i.e. foot is distal to the knee
Lateral
The farthest away from the midline of the body
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