Anatomy Intro

Front

toward or at the midline of the body

Back

medial

Front

higher up the arm (closer to the point of attachment/shoulder)

Back

proximal

Front

the elbow is _____ to the fingers

Back

proximal

Front

toward or at the front of the body

Back

anterior

Front

the nose is ____ to the forehead

Back

inferior

Front

toward or at the backside of the body

Back

posterior

Front

toward the head end

Back

superior

Front

the ears are _____ to the nose

Back

lateral

Front

the tongue is ____ to the cheeks

Back

medial

Front

away from the head end

Back

inferior