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1
Q

Anterior

A

In front of

2
Q

Posterior

A

Behind

3
Q

Ventral

A

Front/belly of organism

4
Q

Dorsal

A

Back of organism

5
Q

Distal

A

Far away

6
Q

Proximal

A

Near to

7
Q

Superior

A

Above

8
Q

Inferior

A

Below

9
Q

Lateral

A

To the side

10
Q

Medial

A

Middle, close to centre of organism

11
Q

Rostral

A

Towards head

12
Q

Caudal

A

Towards tail