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Superior

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A position above a point of reference.

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Inferior

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A position below a point of reference.

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Proximal

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A position near the center of your body or a point of reference. Your knee joint is more proximal to your hip joint then your ankle joint is.

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Distal

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A position that is farther away from the center of your body or point of reference. Your ankle is more distal to your hips then your knees are.

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Anterior (Ventral)

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This refers to the front of your body facing forward. Your chest is anterior on your body.

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Posterior (Dorsal)

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This refers to the back of your body. Your back and your hamstrings are posterior.

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Medial

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This refers to things close to the midline of the body. Your adductors are closer to the midline of your body compared to your abductors.

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Lateral

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Positioned on the outside of the body. Your ears are on the lateral side of your head.

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Contralateral

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These are things located on the opposite side of your body. Your left foot is contralateral to your right hand.

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Ipsilateral

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These are things located on the same side of your body. You are left foot is ipsilateral to your left hand.