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GRAY's Atlas of Anatomy

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THE BODY • Anatomical position, terms, and planes<br />

Superior<br />

Sagittal plane<br />

Coronal plane<br />

Cranial<br />

Caudal<br />

Vertical or<br />

longitudinal axis<br />

Medial<br />

Lateral<br />

Transverse axis<br />

Proximal<br />

Posterior<br />

Sagittal axis<br />

Transverse, horizontal,<br />

or axial plane<br />

Anterior<br />

Distal<br />

Dorsum <strong>of</strong> hand<br />

Palmar surface <strong>of</strong> hand<br />

Proximal<br />

Dorsum <strong>of</strong> foot<br />

Distal<br />

Plantar surface <strong>of</strong> foot<br />

Inferior<br />

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