Anatomical Reference May 2026

Splits the body into top and bottom halves . 📍 Directional Terms

"Right" and "Left" always refer to the patient's right and left, not the observer's . 📐 Anatomical Planes anatomical reference

Nearer to the trunk/point of attachment vs. farther away. 📖 Scholarly Reference Resources Splits the body into top and bottom halves

Comprehensive guides for various organ systems . anatomical reference

Toes pointing straight ahead and feet flat on the floor.

These terms are used in pairs to describe the relative position of one part to another: