Directional Terms

Anterior (Ventral): toward the front of the body

Posterior (Dorsal): toward the back/rear of the body.

Superior: toward the head or upper portion of the body.

Inferior: means toward the tail or lower portion of the body

Medial: means towards the midline or center of the body only.

Lateral: means away from the midline or center of the body.

Median: means towards the midline or the center of the body.

Superficial: means toward the surface of the body or skin.

Deep: means away from the surface or toward the body’s interior, as close to the bones, cartilages, or organs. 

Intermediate: means its in-between the superficial & deep layers. 

Proximal: means toward the point of origin or close to the limb's point of attachment.

Distal: means away from the point of origin or away from the limb's point of attachment.