Directional Terms

Question 1

Superior

Answer 1

Direction that is towards the upper part of the body

Question 2

Inferior

Answer 2

Direction is towards the lower part of the body

Question 3

Anterior (Ventral)

Answer 3

Direction is towards the front of the body

Question 4

Posterior (Dorsal)

Answer 4

Direction is towards the back of the body

Question 5

Midline

Answer 5

The line down the centre of the body

Question 6

Medial

Answer 6

Toward or at the midline of the body

Question 7

Lateral

Answer 7

Away from the midline of the body

Question 8

Intermediate

Answer 8

Between a medial and lateral position

Question 9

Deep (internal)

Answer 9

Away from the body surface

Question 10

Superficial (external)

Answer 10

Towards or at the body surface

Question 11

Distal

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Proximal

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Dorsal Cavity

Answer 13

Contains the Cranial Cavity and the Spinal Canal

Question 14

Ventral Cavity

Answer 14

Contains the Thoracic Cavity, Diaphragm, Abdominal Cavity and the Pelvic Cavity

Question 15

Visceral

Answer 15

Related to internal organs

Question 16

Parietal

Answer 16

Related to the body walls