Anatomical Terms of Location

Front

In front

Back

Anterior

Front

Away from the midline (to the side)

Back

Lateral

Front

Below

Back

Inferior

Front

Closer to the trunk (applies to a limb)

Back

Proximal

Front

Behind

Back

Posterior

Front

Towards the body surface (ex. Skin)

Back

Superficial

Front

Towards the midline

Back

Medial

Front

Further from the trunk (applies to a limb)

Back

Distal

Front

Deep

Back

Your muscles are ______ compared to your skin.

Front

Belly

Back

Abdominal