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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anterior (or ventral) | front or direction toward the front of the body. The toes are anterior to the foot. |
| Posterior (or dorsal) | back or direction toward the back of the body. The popliteus is posterior to the patella |
| Superior (or cranial) | position above or higher than another part of the body proper. The orbits are superior to the oris. |
| Inferior (or caudal) | position below or lower than another part of the body proper; near or toward the tail (in humans, the coccyx, or lowest part of the spinal column). The pelvis is inferior to the abdomen. |
| Lateral | side or direction toward the side of the body. The thumb (pollex) is lateral to the digits. |
| Medial | middle or direction toward the middle of the body. The hallux is the medial toe. |
| Proximal | position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body. The brachium is proximal to the antebrachium. |
| Distal | position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body. The crus is distal to the femur. |
| Superficial | position closer to the surface of the body. The skin is superficial to the bones. |
| Deep | position farther from the surface of the body. The brain is deep to the skull. |