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There are standard anatomical terms that describe the position or direction of one structure of the body and its relationship to other structures or parts of the body.

The human body is a complex, three-dimensional structure; knowing the proper anatomical terms of position and direction will help you to compare one point on the body with another and understand where it is situated in relation to other anatomical features.

These terms are standard, no matter whether the person is standing, seated or lying and are named as if the person were standing in the anatomical position (see page 15). The terms of direction should not be confused with joint movements (see pages 17–20).

Anatomical terms of position and direction