Anatomical planes are imaginery lines that divide the body and create reference points between groups of organs.
| Midline | Vertical line down the center |
| Midclavicular line | Center of the clavicle |
| Midaxillary line | Center of the armpit |
| Medial | Towards the midline |
| Lateral | Away from the midline |
| Proximal | Towards the point of reference |
| Distal | Away from the point of reference |
| Superior | Above the point of reference |
| Inferior | Below the point of reference |
| Anterior | Towards the front of the body |
| Posterior | Towards the back of the body |
| Dorsal | Towards the spine |
| Ventral | Towards the abdomen |
| Plantar | Sole of the foot |
| Palmar | Palm of the hand |
| Transverse line | Horizontal line across the middle |
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