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Anatomical Directional Terminology

Directional terms describe the positions of structures relative to other structures or locations in the body.

SUPERIOR or CRANIAL

Describes a position or anatomical direction above or higher than another part of the

body proper.

INFERIOR or CAUDAL

Describes a position or anatomical direction below or lower than another part of

the body proper.

Exp.: The pelvis is inferior to the abdomen.

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