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Superior toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above
Inferior away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the
body; below
Ventral (anterior) toward or at the front of the body; in front of
,Dorsal (posterior) Toward or at the back of the body; behind
Medial toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of
Lateral away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of
, Superficial toward or at the body surface
Deep away from the body surface; more internal
Anatomical Position erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing forward, head facing
forward, internationally know
Anterior/Ventral Body front
Superior toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above
Inferior away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the
body; below
Ventral (anterior) toward or at the front of the body; in front of
,Dorsal (posterior) Toward or at the back of the body; behind
Medial toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of
Lateral away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of
, Superficial toward or at the body surface
Deep away from the body surface; more internal
Anatomical Position erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing forward, head facing
forward, internationally know
Anterior/Ventral Body front
