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Cranial
above, toward the head
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inferior
below, toward the lower end of the body or tail
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anterior
front surface of the body, bellly side of the body
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posterior
back surface of the body
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medial
toward the midline, from head to feet
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lateral
away from midline
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proximal
- nearst the point of attachment to the trunk,
- toward the point of origin
the stomach is proximal to the intestines
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distal
- farthest from the point of attachment to the trunck
- farthest from point of origin
knee is distal to the hip
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supine
lying on back, face up
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prone
lying on abdomen, face down
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dorsum
upper portion of the foot
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umbillical
belly button area
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Abdominopelvic quadrants
RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ
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flank
The side of the body between the pelvis or hip and the last rib; the side
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inguinal
pertaining to the groin
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D/C D.C.
discontinue, discharge
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