Medial?
Closer to the midline
Lateral?
Away from the midline
Superior?
Closer to the head
Inferior?
Away from the head
Anterior?
Front of the body
Posterior?
Back of the body
Superficial?
Towards the skin ( shallow )
Deep
Away from the skin
Distal
Away from the joint (distant)
Proximal?
Closer to the joint (close proximaty)
Plantar?
Bottom of the foot
Dorsal
Top of the foot
Palmar side?
Palm of the hand
Dorsal side?
Back of hand
Anatomical position?
standing upfront, facing the observer, arms are at the sides, with palms facing forward.
Supine?
Lay on back facing upwards
Prone?
Laying on belly
Ipsilateral?
Same side ( same leg & same arm moving)
Contralateral?
Opposite side ( opposite leg & arm moving)