Anatomy Terms

Front

Distal

Back

Away from the origin or trunk of the body.

Front

Cytology

Back

The study of the structure, function, and abnormalities of cells.

Front

Posterior

Back

Refers to the back side of the body.

Front

Cephalic

Back

Refers to the head region.

Front

Lateral

Back

Means AWAY from the midline of the body.

Front

Medial

Back

Means TOWARD the midline of the body.

Front

Proximal

Back

Closer to the origin or trunk of the body.

Front

Inferior

Back

Refers to a position lower than another part of the body.

Front

Superior

Back

Refers to a position higher than another part of the body.

Front

Anterior

Back

Refers to the front side of the body.