Directional Terms

Question 1

superior

Answer 1

above (or toward the head)

Question 2

inferior

Answer 2

below (or toward the feet)

Question 3

distal

Answer 3

farther from the trunk or origin

Question 4

proximal

Answer 4

closer to the trunk or origin

Question 5

superficial

Answer 5

toward or on the surface

Question 6

deep (internal)

Answer 6

away from the surface

Question 7

anterior (ventral)

Answer 7

toward the front (or toward the belly)

Question 8

posterior (dorsal)

Answer 8

toward the rear (or toward the back)

Question 9

medial

Answer 9

toward the midline

Question 10

lateral

Answer 10

toward the side