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02/06/2010
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inferior
 Definition
away from head
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intermediate
 Definition
between two structures
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superficial
 Definition
towards or on surface of the skin
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distal
 Definition
farther from the point of origan
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proximal
 Definition
nearer to the point of origion
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ipsilateral
 Definition
on the same side of the body
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anterior
 Definition
nearer to or at the front of the body
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superior
 Definition
toward or closer to the head
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posterior
 Definition
nearer to or at the back of the body
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medial
 Definition
near the midline of the body
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lateral
 Definition
on the side of the body
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deep
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away from the surface from the skin. ie a deep wound
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contralateral
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opposite sides of the body
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