Body Planes, Directional Terms, and Regional Terms

Front

What is the term for a body part that is closer to the midline of the body?

Back

Medial

Front

What is the term for a body part that is farther from the midline of the body?

Back

Lateral

Front

What is the term for a body part that is closer to the point of attachment or origin?

Back

Proximal

Front

What is the term for a body part that is farther from the point of attachment or origin?

Back

Distal

Front

What is the term for a body part that is situated towards the front of the body?

Back

Anterior (or Ventral)

Front

What is the term for a body part that is situated towards the back of the body?

Back

Posterior (or Dorsal)

Front

What is the term for a body part that is situated above another part?

Back

Superior

Front

What is the term for a body part that is situated below another part?

Back

Inferior

Front

What is the term for a body part that is closer to the surface of the body?

Back

Superficial

Front

What is the term for a body part that is further away from the surface of the body?

Back

Deep