| A | B |
| Midsaggital Plane | Divides body in to right and left halves |
| Transverse Plane | Divides body in to upper and lower halves |
| Frontal Plane | Divides body in to front and back halves |
| Anterior | Towards the front |
| Posterior | Towards the back |
| Distal | Away from point of attachment, distant |
| Proximal | Closer to the point of attachment |
| Medial | Towards the midline |
| Lateral | Away from midline |
| Inferior | Below |
| Superior | Above |
| Caudal | Body parts located towards the tail |
| Cranial | Body parts located near the head |
| Epigastric | Above the stomach |
| Right Iliac Region | On the right side of the groin |
| Right Hypochodriac Region | On the right side below the ribs |
| Umbilical | Region near the belly button |
| Right Lumbar Region | On the right side near the large bones of the spine |
| Hypogastric | Region below the stomach |