Relative Positions

Question 1

Superior

Answer 1

Above

Question 2

Inferior

Answer 2

Below

Question 3

Anterior

Answer 3

Toward the front. Synonymous with ventral.

Question 4

Ventral

Answer 4

Toward the front. Synonymous with anterior.

Question 5

Posterior

Answer 5

Toward the back. Synonymous with dorsal.

Question 6

Dorsal

Answer 6

Toward the back. Synonymous with posterior

Question 7

Medial

Answer 7

Refers to an imaginary midline dividing the body into equal right and left halves

Question 8

Lateral

Answer 8

Toward the side, away from the midline

Question 9

Bilateral

Answer 9

Refers to paired structures, one on each side

Question 10

Ipsilateral

Answer 10

Refers to structures on the same side

Question 11

Contralateral

Answer 11

Referes to structures on the opposite side

Question 12

Proximal

Answer 12

Describes a body part that is closer to a point of attachment to the trunk than another body part

Question 13

Distal

Answer 13

Describes a body part that is farther from a point of attachment to the trunk than another body part

Question 14

Superficial

Answer 14

Situated near to the surface

Question 15

Peripheral

Answer 15

Outward, or near to the surface

Question 16

Deep

Answer 16

Describes parts that are more internal than superficial parts