Inferior

Definition

In the context of anatomy and physiology, inferior refers to a position below or lower than another part of the body in the standard anatomical position. It denotes a relative location towards the feet or away from the head.

Related terms

Superior:

Refers to a position above or higher than another part of the body; towards the head.

Anterior:

Describes a position in front of or before another part of the body in standard anatomical terms; towards the front side.

Posterior:

Denotes a position behind or at the back of another part of the body; towards the rear side