Human A&P Unit One

Anterior

Infront of another structure or situated toward the front

Posterior

Behind another structure or toward the back

Medial

Relating to the middle or center of the body or a structure

Distal

Farthest point from the origin point

Hook Laying

Laying on side with knees pulled towards the chest

Deep

Situated away from the surface or further inside the body

Bilateral

Relating to both sides of the body

Lateral

to the side

Inferior

Below another structure

Superior

Above another structure

Ipsilateral

On the same side

Contralateral

opposite side

Superficial

Near the surface

Supine

Laying on the back

Proximal

Nearest to the trunk or origin point