toward the head end or upper part of the body

ex: The head is superior to the neck.

away from the head end or toward the lower part of the body.

ex: The neck is inferior to the head

toward the front or belly side

ex:The eyes are on the anterior side of the head.

toward the back

ex: The vertebral column (backbone) extends down to the posterior (dorsal) side.

Toward the mid line, which is an imaginary vertical line down the middle of the body.

ex: The nose is medial to the ears.

toward the side.

ex: The ears are lateral to the nose.

External, toward the body surface

ex: The skin is superficial to the muscles and body cavities.

Internal, inward from the surface of the body

ex: The heart lies deep to the rib cage.

Toward the origin of attachment to the trunk.

ex: The upper arm is proximal to the wrist.

Away from the origin of attachment to the trunk.

ex: The knee is distal to the hip and thigh.