Deep
Away from the body surface; internal
Superficial
Toward or at the body surface
Distal
Farther from the point of attachment
Proximal
Closer to the point of attachment
Intermediate
Between medial and lateral structure
Superior
Toward the head; above
Lateral
Away from the midline of the body
Medial
Toward the midline of the body
Posterior (dorsal)
Toward the backside of the body; behind
Anterior (ventral)
Toward the front of the body; in front of
Inferior
Away from the head; below
Transverse section
Divides the body into superior and inferior parts
Frontal section
Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts
Midsagittal section
Divides the body into equal left and right parts
Sagittal section
Divides the body into left and right parts
Cranial cavity houses the
Brain
Thoracic cavity houses the
Heart and lungs
Abdominopelvic cavity house the
Digestive system and urinary system