Essential Anatomical Directions

Master the key directional terms used in human anatomy to describe body locations and relationships. Perfect for students and anyone learning medical terminology.

Decklio

posterior

Voorkant

Toward the back of the body.

Achterkant

distal

Voorkant

Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment.

Achterkant

proximal

Voorkant

Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment.

Achterkant

superior

Voorkant

Toward the head or upper part of a structure.

Achterkant

Voorkant

Toward the front of the body.

Achterkant

inferior

Voorkant

Away from the head; toward the lower part of a structure.

Achterkant

lateral

Voorkant

Away from the midline of the body.

Achterkant

medial

Voorkant

Toward the midline of the body.

Achterkant