Directional terms

lateral

A directional term that means away from the midline of the body

anterior, ventral

A term that means nearer to the front (navel side of the body). The only exception is the foot i.e. The toes would be the ____ surface and the sole is the ___ surface

distal

farther from the point of attachment

deep

A directional term that means internal or farther from the body's surface

medial

A directional term that means nearer to the midline of the body.

superficial

A directional term that means toward the body's surface

superior

A term that means above or toward the head of the body

inferior

A term that means below or toward the lower parts of the body

proximal

A term that means closer to the point of attachment. This term is applied to appendages so you can relate to a fixed point. i.e. the fixed point for the leg is the hip

posterior, dorsal

A term the means nearer to the back of the body. The only exception is the foot i.e. The _____ surface is the back heel, and the ____ surface is the is the arch.