_____ indicates toward the head

Parietal
Central
Cephalad
Inferior
Superficial


Cephalad

Rationale: Cephalad indicates toward the head; inferior indicates downward or below; central indicates a structure is part of a main part; superficial indicates close to the surface; and parietal indicates the cavity wall.

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