Ch. 1 Orientation and Directional Terms

Question 1

Toward the head end or upper part of a structure/body; above

Answer 1

Superior/cranial

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Inferior/caudal

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Anterior/ventral

Question 4

Toward or at the back of the body; behind

Answer 4

Posterior/dorsal

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Medial

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Lateral

Question 7

Between a more medial and a more lateral structure

Answer 7

Intermediate

Question 8

Closer to the origin of the body part/point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

Answer 8

Proximal

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Distal

Question 10

Toward or at the body surface

Answer 10

Superficial/external

Question 11

Away from the body surface; more internal

Answer 11

Deep/internal