A standard anatomical position describes the relation of body parts to one another as a person is standing with the body erect, the arms at the side, and the face and palms directed forward.
Standard position terms | |
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Right/left |
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Anterior |
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Posterior |
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Ventral |
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Dorsal |
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Superior (position) |
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Inferior (position) |
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Cranial |
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Caudal |
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Proximal |
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Distal |
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Superficial |
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Deep |
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Medial |
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Lateral |
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Prone |
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Supine |
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