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Transverse Plane

A horizontal plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.

Refers to a position towards the front of the body.

Superficial

Refers to a position closer to the surface of the body.

Sagittal Plane

A vertical plane that divides the body into right and left parts.

Proximal

Indicates that a structure is closer to the root of the limb or point of attachment to the trunk.

Coronal Plane

An anatomical plane that divides the body into dorsal (back) and ventral (front) sections.

Lateral

Refers to a position farther from the midline of the body.

Medial

Refers to a position closer to the midline of the body.

Posterior

Refers to a position towards the back of the body.

Ipsilateral

Refers to structures on the same side of the body.

Superior

Refers to a position higher up or above another part.

Deep

Refers to a position farther away from the surface of the body.

Contralateral

Refers to structures on the opposite side of the body.

Inferior

Refers to a position lower down or below another part.

Distal

Indicates that a structure is farther away from the root of the limb or point of attachment to the trunk.

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