Anatomical Directions and Positions

Front

Anterior

Back

Toward the front of the body

Front

Inferior

Back

Below or lower in position

Front

Radial

Back

Pertaining to the radius or the lateral side of the forearm

Front

Caudal

Back

Toward the tail of the body

Front

Lateral

Back

Away from the midline of the body

Front

Superficial

Back

Near the surface of the body

Front

Cranial (Cephalic)

Back

Toward the head or superior end

Front

Medial

Back

Toward the midline of the body

Front

Superior

Back

Above or higher in position

Front

Deep

Back

Away from the surface of the body