Orientation And Directional Terms

Question 1

Inferior Inferior

Answer 1

Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure; below

Question 2

Ventral (anterior)

Answer 2

Toward the front of the body; in front of

Question 3

Dorsal (posterior)

Answer 3

Toward the back of the body; behind

Question 4

Medial

Answer 4

Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of

Question 5

Lateral

Answer 5

Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of

Question 6

Intermediate

Answer 6

Between a more medial and a more lateral structure

Question 7

Proximal

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Distal

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Superficial

Answer 9

Toward or at the body surface

Question 10

Deep

Answer 10

Away from the body surface; more internal

Question 11

Superior

Answer 11

Toward the head end or upper part of a structure; above