Towards the midline vs. away from the midline toward the sides.
Standard anatomical reference refers to a consistent body orientation used globally by medical professionals to describe locations and relationships of structures. Without this universal "zero point," descriptions like "above" or "behind" would change based on whether a patient is lying down, standing, or sitting. The Standard Anatomical Position
Splits the body into top and bottom halves . 📍 Directional Terms
