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Median Sagittal

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A vertical plane that passes through the midline of the body, dividing it into equal left and right halves.

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Sagittal

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Any vertical plane parallel to the median sagittal plane (= parasagittal plane).

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Coronal

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Any vertical plane perpendicular to the sagittal that divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) portions.

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Transverse

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With reference to the head, neck, and trunk: any horizontal plane that divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) portions. With reference to the limbs: any plane perpendicular to the long axis of the element.

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Longitudinal

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Any plane that sections an element parallel to its long axis.

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Superior or Cranial

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Refers to one structure being above or closer to the head than another.

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Inferior or Caudal

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Refers to one structure being below or closer to the feet or tail bone (coccyx) than another.

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Posterior or Dorsal

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Refers to one structure being behind another.

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Medial

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Refers to one structure being closer to the median sagittal plane than another.

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Lateral

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Refers to one structure being farther away from the median sagittal plane than another.

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Proximal

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Refers to a structure of the upper limb or lower limb that is closer to the root (attachment) of limb than another

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Distal

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Refers to a structure of the upper or lower limb that is farther away from the root of the limb than another.

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Palmar

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The ventral surface (palm) of the hand or fingers.

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Dorsal

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The dorsal surface (back) of the hand or fingers.

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Plantar

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The ventral surface (bottom or sole) of the foot or toes.

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Dorsal

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The dorsal surface (top) of the foot or toes.

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Mesial

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Toward the anterior midline (i.e., the midpoint between the two central incisor teeth) of the dental arch.

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Distal

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Away from the anterior midline of the dental arch.

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Lingual

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Toward the tongue. Used in reference to all teeth.

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Labial

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Toward the lips. Used in reference to the incisors and canines.

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Buccal

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Toward the cheek. Used in reference to the premolars and molars.

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Occlusal

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The chewing surface that contacts the teeth in the other jaw. Used in reference to the premolars and molars.