Proximal: situated near the center of the body

Anterior: near the front, situated in front of the body or near the head

Anatomical vocab

Posterior: further back in position, near the rear

Caudal: of or like a tail

Transverse: situated or extending across something.

Lateral: side to side

Ventral: relating to the under side of an animal or plant.

Dorsal: relating to the upper side or back of an animal.

Distal: away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment.

Cephalic: relating to the head