Superior Above, or toward The forehead is the head or upper superior to the part of the body nose. Inferior or toward The hips are the lower part of a inferior to the structure or of the ribs. body Medial Toward, or at the The heart is midline of the medial to the body, on the inner arm. side of Lateral Away from the The arms are midline of the lateral to the body, on the outer chest. side of Proximal Close to, or The elbow is toward the point of proximal to the attachment to the wrist (it is closer trunk of the body to where the arm connects to the trunk).
Superior Above, or toward the head or upper part of the body The forehead is superior to the nose. Inferior or toward the lower part of a structure or of the body The hips are inferior to the ribs. Medial Toward, or at the midline of the body, on the inner side of The heart is medial to the arm. Lateral Away from the midline of the body, on the outer side of The arms are lateral to the chest. Proximal Close to, or toward the point of attachment to the trunk of the body The elbow is proximal to the wrist (it is closer to where the arm connects to the trunk).
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