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a body part is above another part or is closer to the head
EX: The thoracic cavity is superior to the abdominopelvic cavity |
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a body part is below another body part or is toward the feet
EX: The neck is inferior to the head |
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toward the front (opposite of posterior)
EX: The eyes are anterior to the brain |
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toward the back (opposite of anterior)
EX: The pharynx is posterior to the oral cavity |
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Medial refers to an imaginary midline dividing the body into equal right and left halves. A body part is medial if it is closer to this line than another part.
EX: The nose is medial to the eyes |
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