Location And Direction

Question 1

Anterior (ventral)

Answer 1

Directed to a surface/part situated towards the front

Question 2

Posterior (dorsal)

Answer 2

Directed to a surface/part situated toward the back

Question 3

Medial

Answer 3

Pertaining to or situated towards the midline

Question 4

Lateral

Answer 4

Pertaining to a position further away from the body midline or structure

Question 5

Internal

Answer 5

Situated or occurring within or on the inside

Question 6

External

Answer 6

Situated or occurring on the outside

Question 7

Superior

Answer 7

Situated above or directed upwards

Question 8

Inferior

Answer 8

Situated below or directed downwards

Question 9

Proximal

Answer 9

Nearest to the midline or to point of attachment or origin

Question 10

Distal

Answer 10

Further from the midline or point of attachment or origin

Question 11

Cephalad

Answer 11

Pertaining to the head or directed towards the superior end of the body

Question 12

Caudad

Answer 12

Tail-end-directed towards the inferior end of the body

Question 13

Palmar

Answer 13

Palm or front of hand

Question 14

Plantar

Answer 14

Referring to sole of the foot

Question 15

Central

Answer 15

Pertaining to or situated at the centre

Question 16

Periphery

Answer 16

Pertaining to or situated at the periphery

Question 17

Volar

Answer 17

Pertaining to sole of the foot or palm of the hand