Directional+terms


 * superior-** towards the head
 * inferior-** towards the feet
 * anterior-** towards the front of the body
 * posterior-** towards the back of the body
 * medial-** towards the middle of the body (ex. sternum)
 * lateral-** towards to outside of the body (away from the middle)
 * proximal-** towards the point of articulation/attachment
 * distal-** away from point of attacment (towars finger/toes)
 * ipsilateral-** on the same side
 * contralateral-** on opposite sides
 * superficial-** toward suface of skin
 * deep-** further into body/ away from suface of skin