Directional terms

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Superior (cranial)

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Inferior (caudal)

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Anterior (ventral)

Question 4

Toward or at the back of the body: behind

Answer 4

Posterior (dorsal)

Question 5

Toward or at the midine of the body: on the inner side of

Answer 5

Medial

Question 6

Away from the midine of the body: on the outer side of

Answer 6

Letral

Question 7

Between a more medial and a more latrel structure

Answer 7

Intermediate

Question 8

Closar to the origin of the body part or closer to the attachment of q limb to the body trunk

Answer 8

Proximal

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Distal

Question 10

Toward or at the body surface

Answer 10

Superficial (external)

Question 11

Away from the body surface: more internal

Answer 11

Deeb (internal)