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Anatomical Terms- Directional Terms
Superior (cranial)-Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above
Inferior (caudal)- Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below
Anterior (ventral)- Toward or at the front of the body; in the front
Posterior (dorsal)- Toward or at the back of the body; behind
Medial- Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side
Lateral- Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of
Intermediate- Between a more medial and a more laterals structure
Proximal- Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
Distal- Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
Superficial (external)- Toward or at the body surface
Deep (internal)- Away from the body surface; more internal