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Midsagittal (median): Sagittal plane that divides the body or organ into equal halves

Parasagittal: Divide body into unequal right and left portions

Frontal (coronal): Divides body into anterior and posterior portions

Transverse (horizontal): Divides body or organ into lower and upper portions

Axial: Consists of head, neck, and trunk

Appendicular: Consists of upper and lower limbs

Anatomical Position: That of a person standing upright with the feet flat on the floor, arms at the sides, and palms and face directed forward

Supine: Lying face up

Prone: Lying face down

Ventral/ Anterior: Toward the front or belly

Dorsal/ Posterior: Toward the back or spine

Superior: Above

Inferior: Below

Medial: Toward the median plane

Lateral: Away from the median plane

Proximal: Closer to the point of attachment or origin

Distal: Farther from the median plane

Central: Located relatively close to the median axis

Peripheral: Away from the median axis

Superficial: Closer to the body surface

Deep: Farther from the body surface

Midsagittal (median): Sagittal plane that divides the body or organ into equal halves

Parasagittal: Divide body into unequal right and left portions

Frontal (coronal): Divides body into anterior and posterior portions

Transverse (horizontal): Divides body or organ into lower and upper portions

Axial: Consists of head, neck, and trunk

Appendicular: Consists of upper and lower limbs

Anatomical Position: That of a person standing upright with the feet flat on the floor, arms at the sides, and palms and face directed forward

Supine: Lying face up

Prone: Lying face down

Ventral/ Anterior: Toward the front or belly

Dorsal/ Posterior: Toward the back or spine

Superior: Above

Inferior: Below

Medial: Toward the median plane

Lateral: Away from the median plane

Proximal: Closer to the point of attachment or origin

Distal: Farther from the median plane

Central: Located relatively close to the median axis

Peripheral: Away from the median axis

Superficial: Closer to the body surface

Deep: Farther from the body surface