Orientation And Directional Terms

Question 1

Superior (cranial)

Answer 1

Towards the head end or upper part of a structure or body

Question 2

Inferior (caudal)

Answer 2

Away from the head end or towards the lower part of a structure or the body below

Question 3

Anterior (ventral)

Answer 3

Toward or at the front of the body (infront)

Question 4

Posterior (dorsal)

Answer 4

Towards the backside of the body (behind)

Question 5

Medial

Answer 5

Towards or at the midline of the body( on the inner side)

Question 6

Lateral

Answer 6

Away from the midline of the body ( on the outer side)

Question 7

Intermediate

Answer 7

Between a more medial and more lateral structure

Question 8

Proximal

Answer 8

Close to the organ of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

Question 9

Distal

Answer 9

Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

Question 10

Superficial (external)

Answer 10

Toward or at the body surface

Question 11

Deep (internal)

Answer 11

Away from the body surface