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Terms that apply to the backside of the body in the anatomical position include:(a) ventral; anterior(b) back; rear(c) posterior; dorsal(d) medial; lateral
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The terms ventral and anterior refer to the front side of the body, while the terms posterior and dorsal refer to the back side of the body. The terms medial and lateral do not specifically refer to the front or back side of the body, but rather to the middle and Show more…
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