Directional Terms - Sports Science

Toward the head or the upper part of a structure

Away from the head or toward the lower part of a structure

Nearer to or at the back of the body

Nearer to or at the front of the body

Closest to the midline of the body or structure

Furthest from the midline of the body or structure

Nearest to the attachment of the limb to the trunk

Furthest from the attachment of the limb to the trunk

Toward or at the body surface