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Word Parts and Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Proximal | closer into the center |
| Distal | farther away from the center |
| Lateral | out to the side |
| Medial | toward the middle |
| Ventral/Antral/Anterior | the front, the word "ventral" means stomach |
| Dorsal/Posterior | the back |
| Cranial | toward the top |
| Caudal | toward the bottom |
| Superior | above |
| Inferior | below |