Anatomical Directions

Front

What is the term for 'toward the midline of the body'?

Back

Medial

Front

What is the term for 'toward the head end'?

Back

Cranial

Front

What is the term for 'at the rear or tail end'?

Back

Caudal

Front

What is the term for 'toward the feet, not the head'?

Back

Inferior

Front

What is the term for 'in front of; toward the surface'?

Back

Anterior

Front

What is the term for 'away from the midline of the body'?

Back

Lateral

Front

What is the term for 'toward the back of the body'?

Back

Posterior

Front

What is the term for 'closer to the point of attachment or origin'?

Back

Proximal

Front

What is the term for 'farther from the point of attachment or origin'?

Back

Distal

Front

What is the term for 'toward the surface of the body'?

Back

Superficial