Anatomic Terms

Question 1

Midline

Answer 1

An imaginary line drawn down the center of the body, dividing it into right and left halves

Question 2

Proximal

Answer 2

Closer to the torso

Question 3

Distal

Answer 3

Farther away from the torso

Question 4

Midclavicular

Answer 4

The line through the center of each clavicle

Question 5

Medial

Answer 5

Toward the midline of the body

Question 6

Lateral

Answer 6

To the side, away from the midline of the body

Question 7

Dorsal

Answer 7

Referring to the back of the body or the back of the hand or foot. A synonym for posterior

Question 8

Left and right

Answer 8

From the patient point of view

Question 9

Posterior

Answer 9

The back of the body or body part

Question 10

Anterior

Answer 10

The front of the body or body part

Question 11

Superior

Answer 11

Toward the head

Question 12

Midaxillary

Answer 12

A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle

Question 13

Inferior

Answer 13

Away from the head, usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head

Question 14

Bilateral

Answer 14

On both sides

Question 15

Unilateral

Answer 15

Limited to one side

Question 16

Ventral

Answer 16

Referring to the front of the body

Question 17

Palmar

Answer 17

Referring to the palm of the hand

Question 18

Plantar

Answer 18

Referring to the sole of the foot