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  • superior and inferior

    refers to placement of a structure along the long axis of the body.

  • anterior and posterior

    the most anterior structures are those that are most forward, posterior structures are those toward the backside of the body.

  • medial and lateral

    toward the midline and away from the midline or medial plane

  • cephalad (cranial) and caudal

    toward the head and toward the tail

  • ventral and dorsal

    used interchangeably with anterior and posterior

  • proximal and distal

    used primarily to locate various areas of the body limbs, nearer the trunk of attached end/farther from the truck or point of attachment.

  • superficial (external) and deep (internal)

    towards body surface of away from body surface