Chapter 1 (Directional terms)

Question 1

Toward the head or the upper part of a structure

Answer 1

Superior

Question 2

Away from the head, or the lower part of the body

Answer 2

Inferior (caudal)

Question 3

Nearer to or at the front of the body

Answer 3

Anterior (ventral)

Question 4

Nearer to or at the back of the body

Answer 4

Posterior (dorsal)

Question 5

Nearer to the midline

Answer 5

Medial

Question 6

Farther from the midline

Answer 6

Lateral

Question 7

Between two structures

Answer 7

Intermediate

Question 8

On the same side of the body as another structure

Answer 8

Ipsilateral

Question 9

On the opposite side of the body from another structure

Answer 9

Contralateral

Question 10

Nearer to the attachment of a limb to the trunk; nearer to the origination of a structure

Answer 10

Proximal

Question 11

Farther from the attachment of a limb to the trunk; farther from the origination of a structure

Answer 11

Distal

Question 12

Toward or on the surface of the body

Answer 12

Superficial (external)

Question 13

Away from the surface of the body

Answer 13

Deep (internal)