| Term |
Definition |
| Anterior (Ventral) |
Pertaining to the front.Toward the front of the body. |
| Posterior (Dorsal) |
Pertaining to the back.Toward the backside of the body. |
| Inferior (Caudal) |
Pertaining to below. Away from the head. |
| Superior (Cranial or cephalad) |
Pertaining to above.Toward the head or upper part. |
| Distal |
Pertaining to away (from the point of reference) |
| Proximal |
Pertaining to near (to the point of reference)Close to the origin of the body or point of attachment. |
| Dorsal |
Pertaining to the back |
| Lateral |
Pertaining to a side |
| Medial |
Pertaining to the middle |
| Superficial (external) |
Toward or at the body surface |
| Deep (internal) |
Away from the body surface. |
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