Chapter 2. Prehension

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Anterior (ventral): nearer to or at the front of the body; “in front of”
Posterior (dorsal): nearer to or at the back of the body; “behind”
Superior (cephalic): toward the head or upper part of a structure; “above”
Inferior (caudal): away from the head or toward the lower part of a structure;
“below”
Medial: toward the midline of the body
Lateral: away from the midline of the body
Proximal: near or closer to the trunk
Distal: far or farther from the trunk
Superficial: toward or on the surface of the body
Deep: away from or beneath the surface of the body
Figure A.l Planes of the body. See text for details.