- afferent: carry nerve impulses from receptors in periphery toward the CNS
- anterior: in front of
- asymmetrical: not the same on both sides
- bilateral: present on both sides
- contralateral: opposite sides
- distal: farther/further from
- dorsal: back
- efferent: carry nerve impulses away from CNS to effectors
- inferior: below, lower
- ipsilateral: same side
- lateral: further away from midline
- medial: closer to midline
- posterior: in the back; back of
- prone: lying, face down
- proximal: closer to, nearer to
- superior: higher than
- supine: lying, face up
- symmetrical: same on both sides
- ventral: the front of
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