Directional terms

Question 1

Anterior (Ventral)

Answer 1

Toward the front; in front of

Question 2

Posterior (Dorsal)

Answer 2

Toward the back (rear); behind

Question 3

Superior (Cranial)

Answer 3

Toward the head/top of the body

Question 4

Inferior (Caudal)

Answer 4

Toward the lower part of the body

Question 5

Medial

Answer 5

Toward the midline of the body; away from the sides

Question 6

Lateral

Answer 6

Toward the sides of the body; away from the midline

Question 7

Intermediate

Answer 7

Between a more medial and more lateral structure

Question 8

Proximal

Answer 8

Toward the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

Question 9

Distal

Answer 9

Away from the trunk… ^

Question 10

Superficial (External)

Answer 10

Toward or at the body surface

Question 11

Deep (Internal)

Answer 11

Away from the surface; toward the inside of a part

Question 12

Visceral

Answer 12

Toward an internal organ; away from outer wall (describing positions inside body cavities)