Directional Root Words

Question 1

Anterior/Ventral

Answer 1

Meaning front of the body or toward the front

Question 2

Posterior/Dorsal

Answer 2

Meaning towards the back of the body , opposite of anterior/ventral

Question 3

Superior/Cranial

Answer 3

Meaning upper, used when comparing parts position EX: superior vena cava ( upper part of the venae cavae)

Question 4

Inferior/Caudal

Answer 4

Meaning lower EX: inferior vena cava (lower part of the venae cavae)

Question 5

Lateral

Answer 5

Meaning the sides of the body, or at the sides of the body

Question 6

Antero

Answer 6

Pertaining to the front/forward movement

Question 7

Medial

Answer 7

Pertaining to the center of the body

Question 8

Proximal

Answer 8

Used to describe limbs, refers to the point nearest to the torso/joint

Question 9

Distal

Answer 9

Used to describe the part farthest from the joint/torso

Question 10

Superficial

Answer 10

Used to refer to a location closest to the body’s surface

Question 11

Deep

Answer 11

Refers to a point distant from the surface