Relationship locations - Week 1

Question 1

Superficial

Answer 1

Nearer to the surface

Example: The muscles of the arm are superficial to its bone (humerus).

Question 2

Intermediate

Answer 2

Between superficial and deep structure

Example: The biceps muscle is intermediate between the skin and humerus.

Question 3

Deep

Answer 3

Farther from the surface

Example: The humerus is deep in the arm muscles.

Question 4

Medial

Answer 4

Nearer to median plane

Example: The 5th digit (little finger) is on the medial side of the hand.

Question 5

Lateral

Answer 5

Farther from the median plane

Example: The 1st digit (thumb) is on the lateral side of the hand.

Question 6

Superior (cranial)

Answer 6

Nearer to the head

Example: the heart is superior to the stomach.

Question 7

Inferior (caudal)

Answer 7

Nearer to the feet

Example: the stomach is inferior to the heart.

Question 8

Anterior (ventral)

Answer 8

Nearer to the front

Example: The toes are anterior to the ankle

Question 9

Posterior (dorsal)

Answer 9

Nearer to the back

Example: The hell is posterior to the toes

Question 10

Proximal

Answer 10

Nearer to the trunk or point of origin (e.g. of a limb)

Example: The elbow is proximal to the wrist

Question 11

Distal

Answer 11

Farther from trunk or point of origin

Example: Wrist is distal to the elbow

Question 12

Palmar

Answer 12

Anterior hand (palm)

Question 13

Dorsal (hand)

Answer 13

Posterior hand (dorsum)

Question 14

Plantar

Answer 14

Inferior foot surface (sole)

Question 15

Dorsal (foot)

Answer 15

Superior foot surface (dorsum)