Anatomical positions
Superior
Above or at a higher level. Towards the head when refereeing to the human body
Lateral
Away from the middle
Inferior
Below or at a lower level. Towards the feet when referring to the human body
Anatomical position
It is used to describe the relation of the body parts to one another. Anatomical position is further defined as an erect body with the face forward, arms to the side, and the palms facing forward.
Cephalic
Same as cranial. Pertains to the brain of in or related to the head.
Dorsal
The back equivalent to posterior whew referring to the human body
Posterior
The back or behind furthest to the back
Ventral
The belly side e equivalent to anterior it abdomen when referring to human body
Anterior
The front or before nearest to the front
Cranial
Toward the head. Also pertaining to the cranium or bones of the skull.
Proximal
Towards the attached base, towards the center of the body or point of attachment.
Middle
Towards the middle or midline
Caudal
Towards the tail or the coccyx in humans