Review: Body Planes, Cavities, Directional Terms 2024

Front

Toward the front of the body.

Back

Anterior

Front

Toward the back of the body.

Back

Posterior

Front

Another term for anterior.

Back

Ventral

Front

Another term for posterior.

Back

Dorsal

Front

Toward the midline of the body

Back

Medial

Front

Away from the midline of the body

Back

Lateral

Front

Closer to the trunk.

Back

Proximal

Front

Away from the trunk.

Back

Distal

Front

Toward the surface of the body.

Back

Superficial

Front

Away from the surface of the body.

Back

Deep