posterior
Toward the back of the body.
distal
Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment.
proximal
Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment.
superior
Toward the head or upper part of a structure.
anterior
Toward the front of the body.
inferior
Away from the head; toward the lower part of a structure.
lateral
Away from the midline of the body.
medial
Toward the midline of the body.