Anatomical Directions

Left/Right: the patient's left/right

Anterior/Ventral: ...
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Anatomical Directions

Left/Right: the patient's left/right

Anterior/Ventral: front, or towards the patient's front


Posterior/Dorsal: back, or towards the rear of the patient

Cephalad: towards the head


Caudad: towards the tail (tailbone/base of spine)

Superior: above something


Inferior: below something

Medial: towards the midline


Lateral: away from the midline

Proximal: nearer the centre of the body


Distal: away from the centre of the body

Forearm and hand:


Radial = thumb side (lateral).


Ulnar = pinky finger side (medial).

Foot:


Dorsal = top side.


Plantar surface = bottom of the foot.


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