Health Science 1 unit 1.01

Front

Anatomical position

Back

Body facing forward, standing erect, feet parallel, holding arms at side with palms up

Front

Anterior

Back

On the front of the body

Front

Ventral

Back

On the front of the body

Front

Cranial

Back

Refers to the head

Front

Superior

Back

Refers to the upper section. Above lower parts

Front

Medial

Back

Refers to the middle. towards the middle

Front

Proximal

Back

Refers to nearest to the point of reference. Closest to the point where the limb originates.

Front

Superficial

Back

On or near the surface

Front

Posterior

Back

On the back of the body

Front

Dorsal

Back

On the back of the body