Anatomical Directions

Front

Anterior

Back

Located towards the front of the body.

Front

Posterior

Back

Located towards the back of the body.

Front

Inferior

Back

Situated below or lower than another part.

Front

Superior

Back

Situated above or higher than another part.

Front

Medial

Back

Located towards the midline of the body.

Front

Lateral

Back

Located away from the midline of the body.

Front

Distal

Back

Situated away from the point of attachment or origin. Arms/Legs only. Shoulder and Hip are the attachment points.

Front

Proximal

Back

Situated near the point of attachment or origin. Arms/Legs only. Shoulder and Hip are the attachment points.

Front

Superficial

Back

Located near the surface of the body.

Front

Deep

Back

Located further away from the surface of the body.