Anatomical Terminology

Question 1

Superior

Answer 1

(above), (cranial meaning closer to the head)

Question 2

Inferior

Answer 2

(below), (caudal meaning closer to the feet)

Question 3

Cranial

Answer 3

specifically for humans meaning towards the cranium

Question 4

Caudal

Answer 4

specifically for humans meaning towards the lower part of a structure or the body

Question 5

Medial

Answer 5

Towards or at the midline of the body; (on the inner side of)

Question 6

Lateral

Answer 6

Away from the midline of the body; (on the outer side of)

Question 7

Proximal

Answer 7

Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment

Question 8

Distal

Answer 8

Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment

Question 9

Ipsilateral

Answer 9

On the same side

Right hand and right foot are ipsilateral

Question 10

Contralateral

Answer 10

On opposite sides

Right hand and left foot are contralateral

Question 11

Anterior

Answer 11

Towards or at the front of the body

Question 12

Ventral

Answer 12

Used in humans means the same as anterior (belly-side)

Question 13

Posterior

Answer 13

Towards or at the back of the body

Question 14

Dorsal

Answer 14

Used in humans means the same as posterior (backside)

Question 15

Superficial

Answer 15

Towards or at the body surface

Question 16

Deep

Answer 16

Away from the body surface, more internal

Question 17

External

Answer 17

Towards the integument

Question 18

Internal

Answer 18

Away from the integument

Question 19

Rostral

Answer 19

Similar to superior meaning literally (toward the snout)

Question 20

Afferent

Answer 20

Referring to the movement/carrying towards something

vein is afferent because it brings blood from the body to the heart

Question 21

Efferent

Answer 21

Referring to the movement/carrying away from a central part

arteries are efferent vessels because they carry oxygenated blood away from the heart