Median- the median plane is the mid line longitudinal plane dividing the head and torso into right and left halves.
Superior- refers to a structure being closer to the head of the body.
Anterior- refers to a structure being more in front of the body.
Posterior- refers to a structure being more back then another structure in the body.
Distal- refers to a limb being further away from the median plane of the body.
Inferior- refers to a structure being closer to the feet rather then the head.
Flexion- bend or decrease of an angle on a joint.
Circumduction- circular movement, permitted at a ball and socket joints.
Rotation- turns a moving bone about its axis.
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