at or toward the front of the body or body part

at or toward the back of the body or body part

the part nearest to the center or to the point of attachment

the part farthest from the center or from the point of attachment

away from the mid-line; at the side of the body or body part

at or near the middle or mid-line of the body or body part

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Directional Terms

Term	Definition
Anterior	at or toward the front of the body or body part
Ventral	at or toward the front of the body or body part
Posterior	at or toward the back of the body or body part
Dorsal	at or toward the back of the body or body part
Proximal	the part nearest to the center or to the point of attachment
Distal	the part farthest from the center or from the point of attachment
Lateral	away from the mid-line; at the side of the body or body part
Medial	at or near the middle or mid-line of the body or body part