Anatomy Orientation and directional terms

Question 1

Superior (cranial)

Answer 1

Toward the head, upper part of a structure or the body, above

Question 2

Inferior (caudal)

Answer 2

Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or body, below

Question 3

Anterior (ventral)

Answer 3

Toward or at the front of the body, in front of

Question 4

Posterior (dorsal)

Answer 4

Toward or at the back of the body, behind

Question 5

Medial

Answer 5

Toward or at the midline of the body, on the inner side of

Question 6

Lateral

Answer 6

Away from the midline of he body, on the outer side of

Question 7

Intermediate

Answer 7

Between the more medial and a more lateral structure

Question 8

Proximal

Answer 8

Clower to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

Question 9

Distal

Answer 9

Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

Question 10

Superficial (external)

Answer 10

Toward or at the body surface

Question 11

Deep (internal)

Answer 11

Away from the body surface