Anatomy:- Terms and definitions

List of Terms

• Superior – (above) toward the top
• Inferior – (below) toward the bottom

• Medial – closer to the midline
• Lateral – further from the midline

• Anterior – toward the front
• Posterior – toward the back

• Proximal – closer to the trunk or center of the body
• Distal – further from the trunk or center of the body

• Supine – Face or palm up
• Prone – Face or palm down

Other Terms

• Ventral – belly side (front of trunk)
• Dorsal – on the back (upper surface)
• Plantar – relating to the sole of the foot
• Cephalic – Toward the head
• Caudal – Toward the tail (or toward the feet)