Directional Terms

Question 1

Lateral

Answer 1

Away from midline of the body; outer side.

Question 2

Intermediate

Answer 2

Between a more medial and more lateral structure. Ex: The armpit is intermediate between the breastbone and shoulder.

Question 3

Proximal

Answer 3

Close to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

Question 4

Superficial

Answer 4

Towards or at the body surface

Question 5

Distal

Answer 5

Farther from the origin of a body part.

Question 6

Deep

Answer 6

Away from the body surface; more internal. For something to be deep to something, a structure has to surround it.

Question 7

Superior

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Inferior

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Anterior/Ventral

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Posterior/Dorsal

Answer 10

Toward or at the backside of the body; behind

Question 11

Medial

Answer 11

Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side.