GROSS ANATOMY
ANATOMY TERMINOLOGY
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Towards or at the back of the body; behind.
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Inferior (Caudal)
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Superior (Cranial)
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Anterior (Ventral)
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Posterior (Dorsal)
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Posterior (or dorsal) Describes the back or direction toward the back of the body. The popliteus is posterior to the patella. Superior (or cranial) describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper.
Detailed explanation-2: -Anterior or ventral-front (example, the kneecap is located on the anterior side of the leg). Posterior or dorsal-back (example, the shoulder blades are located on the posterior side of the body).
Detailed explanation-3: -Posterior means towards the back of the body.
Detailed explanation-4: -Posterior: toward the back of the body (ex: the brain is posterior to the nose).
Detailed explanation-5: -Dorsal means toward the back of the body.
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