Anatomical Position and Directional Terms [Anatomy MADE EASY]

Explains superficial (toward the surface) versus deep (away from the surface) and defines unilateral (one side) compared to bilateral (both sides).

Details terms used primarily for extremities; proximal means closer to the point of attachment or trunk, while distal means farther away.

Explains the importance of a standardized anatomical position—standing upright, eyes forward, arms at sides with palms facing front, and feet parallel—to provide a universal reference for medical terminology.

Defines medial (toward the midline) and lateral (toward the sides) using the sagittal plane as a reference point for describing anatomical locations.

Defines superior (toward the head/cranial) and inferior (toward the feet/caudal) using the transverse plane to describe upper and lower positions.

Covers anterior (ventral/front) and posterior (dorsal/back) directional terms, explaining how the coronal plane divides the body to differentiate these positions.

Clarifies the difference between ipsilateral (on the same side) and contralateral (on opposite sides) for describing the location of injuries or anatomical structures.