Direction Terms (Head)

Question 1

Rostal

Answer 1

At the front of the head.
The eyes are rostral to the ears.

Question 2

Oral

Answer 2

The mouth region.
The oral cavity includes the tongue, teeth, and gums.

Question 3

Occipital

Answer 3

Related to the Back of the head.
The occipital bone forms the base of the skull at the back.

Question 4

Temporal

Answer 4

Refers to the sides of the head, near the temples.
The temporal artery runs along the temple area.
The temporal lobe helps process sound and language.

Question 5

Basilar

Answer 5

Refers to the bottom (base) of the skull.
The basilar artery supplies blood to the brainstem.

Question 6

Frontal

Answer 6

Related to the forehead and front part of skull
The frontal lobe controls problem-solving and motor skills.

Question 7

Nasal

Answer 7

Refers to the nose area.
The nasal cavity filters and humidifies the air we breathe.