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Supine

Lying on the posterior (back)

Prone / ventral

Lying on belly / ventral side

Anterior

Situated in front or forward

Distal

Remote/father from point of origin

Proximal

Nearest or closer to point of origin

Peripheral

Situated toward the outer part

Inferior

Situated below or directed downward

Lateral

Away from midline

Superior

Situated above or directed upward, closer to the head

Caudal

Towards the tail

Medial

Towards midline