Anatomy & Physiology Body Positions & Directions

Question 1

Remote farther from the point of origin

Answer 1

Distal

Question 2

Nearest closer to the point of origin

Answer 2

Proximal

Question 3

Situated toward the outer part

Answer 3

Peripheral

Question 4

Situated below or directed downward

Answer 4

Inferior

Question 5

Movement toward the midline

Answer 5

Adduction

Question 6

Situated near the surface

Answer 6

Superficial

Question 7

Straightening motion that increases the angle between adjoining bones

Answer 7

Extension

Question 8

Pertaining to the belly

Answer 8

Ventral

Question 9

Away from the midline pertaining to a side

Answer 9

Lateral

Question 10

Pertaining to the back

Answer 10

Dorsal

Question 11

Pertaining to the middle

Answer 11

Medial

Question 12

Situated above or directed upward

Answer 12

Superior

Question 13

Referring to the sole of the foot

Answer 13

Plantar

Question 14

Bending motion that decreases the angle between adjoining bones

Answer 14

Flexion

Question 15

Lying face down and flat

Answer 15

Prone

Question 16

The lungs are found in what cavity?

Answer 16

Thoracic

Question 17

Lying flat on the back

Answer 17

Supine

Question 18

Toward the tail

Answer 18

Caudal

Question 19

The liver is found in what cavity?

Answer 19

Abdominal

Question 20

Situated in front or in the forward part

Answer 20

Anterior