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Superior             
Inferior
Anterior
Posterior
Lateral
Medial
Distal
Supine
Prone

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a) closer to the top
b)lying face downwards
c)towards the head,or above
d)back or at the back of
e)closer toward the bottom or end of a limb
f)towards the feet,or below
g)front,or in front of
h)lying face upwards
i)toward the inside of the body or away from the midline of the body
j)toward the midline of the body
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Superior = towards the head,or above
Inferior = towards the feet,or below
Anterior = front,or in front of
Posterior = back or at the back of
Lateral = away from the midline of the body (I don't know why it says: toward the inside of the body or away from the midline of the body)
Medial = toward the midline of the body
Distal = closer toward the bottom or end of a limb
Supine = lying face upwards
Prone = lying face downwards
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