Lesson
Terms used to describe anatomical structures
– Anterior/Posterior – to the front or in front of (ventral)/ to the
rear/behind (dorsal)
– Distal/Proximal – further away from/closer to the trunk or root of a
limb OR farther from/closer to any reference point
– Lateral/Medial – away from/towards body midline
– Superior/Inferior – to the front/in front of (dorsal)
– Cephalic/Caudal – head/tail maybe wrt trunk
– Superficial/Deep – closer to/further from body surface or skin