anatomical terms of location

Anatomical terms of location help describe where parts of the body are in relation to each other. "Superior" means above or closer to the head, while "inferior" means below or closer to the feet. "Anterior" (or ventral) refers to the front, and "posterior" (or dorsal) to the back. "Medial" indicates closer to the center line of the body, and "lateral" means farther from it. "Proximal" refers to a point closer to the trunk or origin of a limb, while "distal" is farther away. These terms create a precise framework for describing body parts and their positions.