Directional Terms

Question 1

Anterior

Answer 1

The front, in front of (equivalent to ventral)

Question 2

Distal

Answer 2

Away from or farthest from the point of attachment or origin

Question 3

Dorsal

Answer 3

The back, behind (equivalent to posterior)

Question 4

Inferior

Answer 4

Below or towards the feet

Question 5

Medial

Answer 5

Towards the body’s midline

Question 6

Posterior

Answer 6

The back, behind (equivalent to Dorsal)

Question 7

Proximal

Answer 7

Towards or closest to the point of attachment or origin

Question 8

Superior

Answer 8

Above or toward the head

Question 9

Ventral

Answer 9

The front, in front of (equivalent to anterior)

Question 10

Mid-sagittal section

Answer 10

Dividing the body directly in the midline (symmetrically)

Question 11

Sagittal section

Answer 11

Dividing the body into right and left sides (does not need to be equally)

Question 12

Deep

Answer 12

Deeper than…

Question 13

Frontal section

Answer 13

Dividing the body into front and back sections (equivalent to Coronal plane)

Question 14

Coronal plane

Answer 14

Dividing the body into front and back sections (equivalent to Frontal section )

Question 15

Transverse section

Answer 15

Dividing the body into top and bottom portions