Anatomical Directions

Front

Away from midline

Back

Lateral

Front

Toward the back; opposite of Anterior

Back

Posterior

Front

Away from the origin or trunk

Back

Distal

Front

The eyes are _______ to the brain.

Back

Anterior

Front

Your feet are ________ to your knees.

Back

inferior

Front

The head is _____ to the shoulders.

Back

superior

Front

_______ means towards the side of the body.

Back

lateral

Front

What body part is inferior to the chest? Options: head, neck, heart, hips

Back

hips

Front

Standing erect with palms and feet facing forward.

Back

Anatomical Position

Front

The knee is _______ to the ankle.

Back

proximal