Directional terms

Question 1

Anterior

Answer 1

toward the front or in front of a structure

Question 2

Caudal

Answer 2

toward the coccyx or inferior end

Question 3

Distal

Answer 3

Away from the point or origin of a body part (limb)

Question 4

Dorsal

Answer 4

back or toward the back

Question 5

Inferior

Answer 5

toward the feet or lower part of a structure

Question 6

Lateral

Answer 6

away from the body’s midline or toward the outer side of a structure

Question 7

Medial

Answer 7

toward the body’s midline or toward the inner side of a structure

Question 8

Posterior

Answer 8

toward the back or behind a structure

Question 9

Proximal

Answer 9

closer to the point of origin of a body part (limb)

Question 10

Superficial

Answer 10

toward or on the body’s surface or body part

Question 11

Superior

Answer 11

toward the head or upper part of a structure toward the front

Question 12

Deep

Answer 12

Away from the body surface; more internal

Question 13

Axial region

Answer 13

head, neck, trunk

Question 14

Appendicular region

Answer 14

upper and lower limbs

Question 15

Ventral

Answer 15

Toward the front of the body

Question 16

Cephalic

Answer 16

pertaining to the head