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orientation and directional terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Toward the head end or upper part of the body. Above | Superior (cranial) |
| Away from the head or toward the lower part of body. Below | Inferior (caudal) |
| Toward or at front of body; in front of | Ventral (anterior) |
| Toward back of body; behind | Dorsal (posterior) |
| Toward or at the midline of the body; inner side of | Medial |
| Away from the midline of the body; outer side of | Lateral |
| Between a more medial and lateral structure | Intermediate |
| Closer to the origin of the body part | Proximal |
| Farther from the origin of the body part | Distal |
| Toward or at the body's surface | Superficial (external) |
| Away from the body's surface | Deep (internal) |