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Front

Proximal

Back

closer to the center of the body or point of attachment

Front

superior

Back

position that is higher or towards the head or upper part of the body

Front

Anterior

Back

situated toward the front of the body or a structure

Front

Posterior

Back

toward the back of the body or of a structure

Front

distal

Back

"away from" or "farther from" the center of the body

Front

inferior

Back

below or lower in position

Front

medial

Back

closer to the middle or the center of the body

Front

lateral

Back

the side of something, typically the outer or peripheral side

Front

ventral

Back

towards the front or belly side of the body

Front

DORAL

Back

name for the prescription drug