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Superior

Toward the head; above. Example: The head is superior to the neck.

Inferior

Away from the head; below. Example: The stomach is inferior to the heart.

Anterior (Ventral)

Toward the front of the body. Example: The chest is anterior to the spine.

Posterior (Dorsal)

Toward the back of the body. Example: The spine is posterior to the chest.

Medial

Toward the middle of the body. Example: The nose is medial to the eyes.

Lateral

Away from the middle; toward the side. Example: The ears are lateral to the eyes.

Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment. Example: The elbow is proximal to the wrist.

Distal

Farther from the point of attachment. Example: The fingers are distal to the elbow.

Superficial

Toward the surface. Example: The skin is superficial to the muscles.

Deep

Farther from the surface; more internal. Example: The bones are deep to the muscles.