Anatomical Directions -

Question 1

Right ;

Answer 1

The right of the body or structure being studied -

Question 2

Lateral ;

Answer 2

Toward the side; away from the midsaggital plane -

Question 3

Medial ;

Answer 3

Toward the midsaggital plane; away from the side -

Question 4

Anterior ;

Answer 4

Toward the front of the body -

Question 5

Posterior ;

Answer 5

Toward the back (rear)

Question 6

Superior ;

Answer 6

Toward the top of the body -

Question 7

Inferior ;

Answer 7

Toward the bottom of the body -

Question 8

Dorsal ;

Answer 8

Along (or toward) the vertebral surface of the body -

Question 9

Ventral ;

Answer 9

Along (toward) the belly surface of the body

Question 10

Caudad (caudal) ;

Answer 10

Toward the tail -

Question 11

Cephalad ;

Answer 11

Toward the head - (more about animals)

Question 12

Proximal

Answer 12

Toward the trunk - (closer; same appendage)

Question 13

Distal

Answer 13

Away from the trunk or point of attachment

Question 14

Visceral

Answer 14

Toward an internal organ -

Question 15

Parietal ;

Answer 15

Toward the wall ; away from internal structures -

Question 16

Deep ;

Answer 16

Toward the inside of a part; away from the surface -

Question 17

Superficial ;

Answer 17

Toward the surface of a part; away from the inside -

Question 18

Medullary ; (middle)

Answer 18

Refers to an inner region, or medulla

Question 19

Cortical ;

Answer 19

Refers to an outer region or cortex -

Question 20

Left ;

Answer 20

To the left of the body - (not your left, the subject’s)