Lab 1 - Directional Terms

Question 1

Anatomical Position

Answer 1

Position is used as an anatomical reference in which the body is upright in a supine, anterior position. The upper limbs are at the body’s sides and the palms of the hands face forward. The feet are flat and directed forward

Question 2

Superior

Answer 2

toward the head or upper part of a structure; this is NOT used on limbs

Question 3

Inferior

Answer 3

away from the head or toward the lower part of a structure; this is NOT used on limbs

Question 4

Anterior (Ventral)

Answer 4

toward or at the front of the body

Question 5

Posterior (Dorsal)

Answer 5

toward or at the back of the body

Question 6

Medial

Answer 6

toward the midline

Question 7

Lateral

Answer 7

away from the midline

Question 8

Proximal

Answer 8

closer to the point of attachment (of the limb to trunk of body)

Question 9

Distal

Answer 9

farther from the point of attachment (of the limb to trunk of body)

Question 10

Deep

Answer 10

away from the body surface; more internal

Question 11

Superficial

Answer 11

toward the body surface