Directional Terms - Neurology in the Speech Language Pathology Field

1. Superior (cranial): from a high position

2. Inferior (caudal): from a low position

3. Anterior (ventral): toward the stomach

4. Posterior (dorsal): toward the back

5. Lateral: away from the body's midline

6. Medial: toward the body's midline

7. Proximal: point nearest limb's attachment

8. Distal: point farthest from limb's attachment

9. Peripheral: toward the outer surface

10. Central: toward the center

11. Ipsilateral: on the same side

12. Contralateral: on the opposite side

13. Supine: face/ventral surface is up

14. Pronate: face/ventral surface is down