Locational terms

anterior

anterior

near/ towards the front

Posterior

near/towards the back

Superior

towards the head

Inferior

away from the head

Medial

toward the body midline

Distal

away from the trunk

Lateral

toward the side

Proximal

toward the trunk

Superficial

below the skin surface

Deep

beneath layers of tissue and muscle

Ventral

front

Dorsal

back