Directional terms (with pictures)

dorsal

toward the back

deep

away from the body surface

superficial

toward the body surface

proximal

nearer to attachment or point of reference

distal

away from attachment or point of reference

lateral

toward the side

medial

toward the midline

anterior

toward the front

posterior

toward the back (NOT dorsal)

superior

toward the upper part of the body

inferior

toward the lower part of the body

ventral

toward the "belly" side