Anatomical Directional Terms #2

Question 1

toward the head (upper or above)

Answer 1

Superior

Question 2

toward the feet (lower or below)

Answer 2

Inferior

Question 3

further to the front (in front of)

Answer 3

Anterior (Ventral)

Question 4

further to the back (in back of)

Answer 4

Posterior (Dorsal)

Question 5

toward the midline of the body

Answer 5

Medial

Question 6

toward the side of the body

Answer 6

Lateral

Question 7

closer to the axial body (toward the trunk)

Answer 7

Proximal

Question 8

further from the axial body )further from the trunk)

Answer 8

Distal

Question 9

closest to the surfaces of the body

Answer 9

Superficial

Question 10

further from the surface of the body

Answer 10

Deep