Directional Terms

Question 1

Superior (cranial)=

Answer 1

toward the head end of the upper body

Question 2

Inferior (caudal)=

Answer 2

Away from the head toward the lower body

Question 3

Anterior (ventral)

Answer 3

Front of body ( in anatomical position)

Question 4

Posterior (dorsal)

Answer 4

Back of the body ( in anatomical position)

Question 5

Medial=

Answer 5

toward the midline of the body

Question 6

lateral=

Answer 6

away from the midline

Question 7

superficial (parietal)

Answer 7

toward the surface

Question 8

deep (visceral)

Answer 8

away from the surface

Question 9

Proximal

Answer 9

Towards the trunk of the body

Question 10

Distal

Answer 10

away from the trunk of the body

Question 11

Identify the three types of planes

Answer 11

sagittal (medial) Transverse (horizontal) Frontal (splits body into anterior/posterior view from the side)