Anatomical Terms ( Lab Book )

Question 1

Anatomical Position

Answer 1

The body is facing forward, toes facing forward, the feet shoulder width apart, and the palms facing forward

Question 2

Superior (Cranial)

Answer 2

Toward the head or Above

Question 3

Inferior (Caudal)

Answer 3

Away from the head or Below

Question 4

Posterior (Dorsal)

Answer 4

Towards the back

Question 5

Anterior (ventral)

Answer 5

Toward the front

Question 6

Superficial

Answer 6

Towards the skin’s surface

Question 7

Deep

Answer 7

Farther away from the skin’s surface

Question 8

Proximal

Answer 8

Towards the trunk (of the body); towards the point of origin

Question 9

Distal

Answer 9

Away from the trunk (of the body); away from the point of origin

Question 10

Medial

Answer 10

Towards the midline or center of the body

Question 11

Lateral

Answer 11

Away from the midline