Directional Terms

• Inferior


  Below
• Superior


  Above
• Anterior


  Ventral, front
• Posterior


  Dorsal, back
• Medial


  Close to midline
• Lateral


  Away from midline
• Proximal


  Close to point of attachment
• Distal


  Far from point of attachment
• Superficial


  Close to surface
• Deep


  Toward interior of body