Superial (cranial)
Toward head end or upper part of structure or body; above; ex. Head is _ to abdomen
Inferior (caudal)
Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or body; below; navel is _ to chin
Ventral (anterior)
Toward or at the front of the body; in front of; breast bone is _ to spine
Dorsal (posterior)
Toward or at the back of the body; behind; heart is _ to breast bone
Medial
Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of; heart is _ to arm
Lateral
Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of; arms are _ to chest
Intermediate
Between a more medial & more lateral structure; collar bone is _ between breast bone & shoulder
Proximal
Closer to the origin of the body part or point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk; elbow is _ to wrist
Distal
Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk; knee is _ to thigh
Superficial (external)
Toward or at the body surface; skin is _ to skeletal muscles
Deep (internal)
Away from the body surface; more internal; lungs are _ to the skin