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Sagittal (longitudinal)
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A vertical plane through the body sectioning it into right and left sides.
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Mid-Sagittal
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Along the midline of the body dividing it into symmetrical right and left halves is known as mid-sagittal or medial plane.
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Coronal (frontal)
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A vertical plane through the body sectioning it into front and back portions.
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Transverse (horizontal)
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A horizontal plane through the body sectioning it into upper and lower parts.
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Anterior (ventral)
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Toward the front of the body.
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Posterior (dorsal)
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Toward the back of the body.
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Superior (cephalic)
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Toward the head (upper parts) of the body.
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Inferior (caudal)
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Toward the feet (lower parts) of the body.
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Medial
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Toward the middle (midline) of the body.
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Lateral
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Toward the sides (away from the midline) of the body.
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Superficial (external)
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Toward the surface of the body.
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Deep (internal)
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Away from the surface of the body.
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Proximal
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Toward or close to the trunk of the body.
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Distal
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Away from the trunk of the body.
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