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Speech-Language Pathology
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11/14/2014
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Superior

 

(Cephalic/cranial)

 Definition

Toward head, or upper part of structure.
Term

Inferior

 

(Caudal)

 Definition
Away from head, or lower part of structure
Term

Anterior

(Ventral)

 Definition
Toward the front of body, in front of
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Posterior

(Dorsal)

 Definition
Toward the back of body, behind
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Medial
 Definition
Toward midline of body
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Lateral
 Definition
Away from midline
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Intermediate

 Definition
Between two structures
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Proximal
 Definition
Nearer to point of attachment or origin
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Distal
 Definition
Further from point of attachment or origin
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Superficial

 Definition
Toward or on surface of body
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Deep

 Definition
Away from body surface
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Ipsilateral

 Definition
On the same side of body
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Contralateral
 Definition
On opposite side of body
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