Directional Terms

Question 1

Anterior (ventral)

Answer 1

at or toward the front of the body or body part

Question 2

Posterior (dorsal)

Answer 2

at or toward the back of the body or body part

Question 3

Proximal

Answer 3

The part nearest to the center or to the point of attachement

Question 4

Distal

Answer 4

The part farthest from the center or from the point of attachment

Question 5

Lateral

Answer 5

Away from the mid-line; at the side of the body or body part

Question 6

Medial

Answer 6

At or near the middle or mid-line of the body or body part