Medical Orientation Words with Reference to the Body
(there are certain anatomic terms which present various situations; for example, a body part may be horizontal, as opposed to vertical; in front as opposed to being behind or at the back; above as opposed to being under, etc.)
valgus (adjective) (not comparable)
Deformed outward from midline or the opposite of varus deformed inward: Mark was involved in a bad accident and one of his legs was displaced and twisted, or in a valgus condition.
varus (adjective) (not comparable)
Deformed inward toward the midline or the opposite of valgus, deformed outward: Janet had bent legs at the knee, called knock knee, or a varus condition, and had to go to physical therapy for a long time.
ventral (adjective) (not comparable)
A reference to the abdomen, as opposed to the dorsal or the back: Jenny didn't feel well in her intestine, and after visiting the doctor, he gave her some medicine for her ventral disorder.
vertical (adjective), more vertical, most vertical
Upright, as opposed to horizontal or parallel to the floor: Judy stood up very straight and in a vertical position when talking to the principal of the school.
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