Anterior or ventral = Nearer to front of the body or toward the front. Posterior or dorsal = After, behind or toward the back. Inferior = Below or at a lower level. Superior = Above or at higher level. Proximal = Closer to the origin (arms &legs) Distal = Away from the centre of body. Medial = Toward the midline of body. Lateral = On the same side of body. Superficial = Toward or at the body surface (skin). Deep = Away from the surface of the body (skin).