Relationship terms

Anatomy

the study of the human structure

Physiology

The study of the function of human structure.

Superior

towards the head

Inferior

Away from the head

Anterior

Towards the front

Posterior

Towards the back

Medial

Towards the center line

Lateral

Away from the center line

Proximal

towards the point of attachment

Distal

away from the point of attachment

Superficial

Towards the surface of the body

Deep

towards the center of the body