Directional Terminology

Front

Lateral

Back

away from midline

Front

Posterior

Back

behind

Front

Medial

Back

towards the midline

Front

Proximal

Back

closer to trunk

Front

Superficial

Back

toward the body surface

Front

Distal

Back

further from trunk

Front

Anterior

Back

in front

Front

Inferior

Back

below

Front

Superior

Back

above

Front

Deep

Back

away from the body surface