Directional Terms

Question 1

superior/inferior

Answer 1

superior-toward the head end of the body

inferior-away from the head

Question 2

anterior/posterior

Answer 2

anterior-means near or towards the front of something

posterior-further back in position; of or nearer the rear or hind end

Question 3

superficial/deep

Answer 3

superficial-one structure is located more externally than another, or closer to the surface of the body
deep- located on the inside of the body/structure

Question 4

lateral/medial

Answer 4

lateral-away from the midline of the body

medial-s a position toward the midline of the body

Question 5

proximal/distal

Answer 5

proximal-toward or nearest the trunk or the point of origin of a part
distal-away from or farthest from the trunk or the point or origin of a part