| A | B |
|---|
| Transverse | The plane that divides the body into a top and bottom |
| Midsaggital | the plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves |
| Coronal | the plane that divides the body into a front and back |
| Superior | Meaning above |
| Anterior | Pertaining to the front |
| Posterior | Pertaining to the back |
| Inferior | Meaning below |
| Medial | Closer to the midline of the body |
| Lateral | Farther away from the middle |
| Proximal | Closer to the main trunk of the body; closest to the point of origin |
| Distal | Farther away from the trunk of the body; farthest from the point of origin |
| Cranial | Pertaining to the head |
| Pedal | Pertaining to the feet |
| Abduction | Away from the midline of the body |
| Adduction | Towards the midline of the body |
| Flexion | Decreasing the angle of a joint |
| Extension | Increasing the angle of a joint |
| Dorsaflexion | Flexing your toes towards your knee |
| Plantar flexion | Pointing your toes away from your knee |
| Supine | Face up |
| Prone | Face down |
| Laterally recumbent | Side-lying |
