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Definition of Deep
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Deep: In anatomy, away from the surface or further into the body. As opposed to superficial. The bones are deep to the skin.
For a more complete listing of terms used in medicine for spatial orientation, please see the entry to "Anatomic Orientation Terms".