anatomical position and directional terms
deep(internal)
Away from the body surface; more internal.
inferior(caudal)
Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below
lateral
away from the midline
intermediate
between a more medial and more lateral structure
proximal
close to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
anatomical position
erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing forward, head facing forward
distal
situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone
dorsal(posterior)
toward or at the back of the body; behind
superficial
toward or at the body surface
ventral(anterior)
toward or at the front of the body; in front of
medial
toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of
superior(cranial)
toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above