Orientation and directional terms (Anatomy)

Front

What is the term for a structure that is between a more medial and more lateral structure?

Back

Intermediate

Front

What term describes a position towards the head or upper part of the body; above?

Back

Superior (Cranial)

Front

What is the term for a position away from the head end or towards the lower part of the body; below?

Back

Inferior (Caudal)

Front

What does the term medial refer to in anatomy?

Back

Towards or at the midline of the body on the inner side.

Front

What is the term for a position further from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk?

Back

Distal

Front

What does the term lateral mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Away from the midline of the body.

Front

What is the definition of proximal in anatomy?

Back

Closer to the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.

Front

What does the term superficial (external) mean?

Back

Towards the surface of the body.

Front

What is the meaning of deep (internal) in anatomical terms?

Back

Away from the surface of the body.

Front

What does anterior (ventral) refer to?

Back

Towards the front of the body.