Chapter 1: Directional terms

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Superior

Question 2

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

Answer 2

inferior

Question 3

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

Answer 3

anterior or ventral

Question 4

Toward the back of the body; behind

Answer 4

posterior or dorsal

Question 5

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

Answer 5

lateral

Question 6

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

Answer 6

proximal

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Distal

Question 8

Toward or at the body surface.

Answer 8

Superficial

Question 9

Away from the body surface; more internal.

Answer 9

Deep

Question 10

On the same side

Answer 10

Ipsilateral

Question 11

On the opposite side

Answer 11

Contralateral

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Medial