Equivalent to anterior when referring to the human body. (front)

Equivalent to posterior when referring to the human body (back)

Furthest away from attachment base

At, near, or relatively close to the body surface

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Directional Term

Question	Answer
Anterior	The front; before
Posterior	The back; behind
Ventral	Equivalent to anterior when referring to the human body. (front)
Dorsal	Equivalent to posterior when referring to the human body (back)
Superior	Above/Top
Inferior	Below/Bottom
Medial	Toward the mid line
Lateral	Going away from the mid line
Proximal	Towards an attachment base
Distal	Furthest away from attachment base
Superficial	At, near, or relatively close to the body surface
Deep	Farther from the body surface