Module 1 - Anatomical Terms Directional

Question 1

Superior

Answer 1

above, over, toward the head

Question 2

Inferior

Answer 2

below, under, further from the head

Question 3

Anterior

Answer 3

in front, toward the front of the
body

Question 4

Posterior

Answer 4

behind, toward the back of the
body

Question 5

Proximal

Answer 5

closer to the attachment point of a
limb to the trunk

Question 6

Distal

Answer 6

further from the attachment point of a
limb to the trunk

Question 7

Medial

Answer 7

Towards the midline

Question 8

Lateral

Answer 8

Further from the midline

Question 9

Intermediate

Answer 9

In between 2 structures

Question 10

Superficial

Answer 10

Towards the surface of the body

Question 11

Deep

Answer 11

Towards the interior if the body