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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