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dorsal

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of, on, or relating to the upper side or back of an animal, plant, or organ.

Ventral

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of, on, or relating to the underside of an animal or plant; abdominal.

Superior a body part that is positioned higher or closer to the head than another structure

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Inferior- below or toward the feet relative to another body part in the standard anatomical position

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Prone-

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lying on the front of the body, with the stomach and face downward

Supine-position of lying flat on one's back with the face and torso pointing upward

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medial refers to a position closer to the midline or center of the body, or the median plane

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Lateral

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any part of the body that is on the side, or farther away from the midline (center) of the body

Anatomical position-the standard reference stance: standing upright, facing forward, with arms by the sides, palms facing forward, and feet parallel and pointing forward

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Distal- farther from the center of the body or the point of attachment of a limb.

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Proximal-a body part that is closer to the center of the body or the point of attachment to the body's trunk

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Transverse an imaginary, horizontal line that divides the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) halves

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midsagittal plane-an imaginary vertical plane that divides the body into two perfectly equal right and left halves

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frontal (or coronal) plane is an imaginary vertical plane that divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) halves

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Flexion is a medical term that describes the bending of a joint

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extension refers to the movement of a joint where the angle between the bones increases, resulting in a straightening or lengthening of the limb

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pronation most commonly refers to the natural, inward rolling motion of the foot and ankle during walking or running

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supination can refer to two different movements: one in the foot and ankle, and the other in the forearm and hand.

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elevation a treatment for acute injuries, like sprains and strains, that involves positioning the injured body part above the level of the heart to help reduce swelling and pain

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INternal rotation- the body's movement of a limb or body part in a circular motion around its long axis toward the midline of the body

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external rotation is the rotational movement of a limb or body segment away from the midline of the body

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circumduction is a circular movement of a limb that combines the four actions of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.

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plantar flexion is the action of moving the foot and toes downward, away from the leg

dorsiflexion is the action of pulling the top of the foot upward toward the shin, decreasing the angle between the two

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