Anatomical Position and Directional Terms

Question 1

Left

Answer 1

To the left of the body (not your left, the subjects

Question 2

Right

Answer 2

To the right of the body or structure being studied (Not your right, the subjects)

Question 3

Lateral

Answer 3

Toward the side; away from the midsagittal plane

Question 4

Medial

Answer 4

Toward the midsagittal plane; away from the side

Question 5

Intermediate

Answer 5

Between a more medial and a more lateral structure

Question 6

Ipsilateral

Answer 6

On the same side

Question 7

Contralateral

Answer 7

On the opposite side

Question 8

Anterior

Answer 8

Toward the front of the body

Question 9

Posterior

Answer 9

Toward the back (Rear)

Question 10

Superior

Answer 10

Toward the top of the body

Question 11

Inferior

Answer 11

Toward the bottom of the body

Question 12

Dorsal

Answer 12

Along (or toward) the vertebral surface of the body

Question 13

Ventral

Answer 13

Along (Toward) the belly surface of the body

Question 14

Caudad (Caudal)

Answer 14

Toward the tail

Question 15

Cephalad

Answer 15

Toward the head

Question 16

Proximal

Answer 16

Toward the trunk

Question 17

Distal

Answer 17

Away from the trunk or point of attachment

Question 18

Viseceral

Answer 18

Toward an internal organ

Question 19

Parietal

Answer 19

Toward the wall: away from internal structures

Question 20

Deep

Answer 20

Toward the inside of a part; away from the surface

Question 21

Superficial

Answer 21

Toward the surface of a part; away from the inside

Question 22

Medullary

Answer 22

Refers to an inner region, or medulla

Question 23

Cortical

Answer 23

Refers to an outer region or cortex