Quiz 1 (Directional Terms)

Question 1

toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above

Answer 1

superior

Question 2

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

Answer 2

inferior

Question 3

toward or at the front of the body; in front of

Answer 3

anterior (ventral)

Question 4

toward or at the back of the body; behind

Answer 4

posterior (dorsal)

Question 5

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

Answer 5

medial

Question 6

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

Answer 6

lateral

Question 7

between a more medial and a more lateral structure

Answer 7

intermediate

Question 8

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

Answer 8

proximal

Question 9

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

Answer 9

distal

Question 9

toward or at the body surface

Answer 9

superficial (external)

Question 10

away from the body surface; more interal

Answer 10

deep (internal)