Anatomical Directions

Front

A body part that is furthest from the trunk is

Back

distal

Front

A body part that is closest to the trunk is called

Back

proximal

Front

Your skin is ___________ to your bones

Back

superficial

Front

Toward the midline of the body is called

Back

medial

Front

Away from the midline of the body is called

Back

lateral

Front

When we describe something as toward the feet it is called

Back

inferior

Front

Toward the head or above is what we describe as

Back

superior

Front

In front of

Back

anterior

Front

In back of

Back

posterior

Front

Meaning away from the midline of the body.

Back

Lateral