| A | B |
|---|
| Body parts away from the point of reference | Distal |
| Horizontal plane that divides the body into a top and bottom half | Transverse |
| Body parts away from the midline | Lateral |
| Body parts below the Transverse Plane | Inferior |
| Body parts on the front of the body | Ventral or anterior |
| Plane that divides the body into a right and left side | Midsaggital |
| Body parts close to the point of reference | Proximal |
| Body parts located near the head | Cranial |
| Body parts above the Transverse Plane | Superior |
| Body parts on the back of the body | Dorsal or posterior |
| Body parts close to the midline | Medial |
| Body parts located near the sacral region or "tail" | Caudal |
| Plane that divides the body into a front and back section | Frontal |
