Anatomical Terminology Review

Front

What is the term for a structure that is closest to the midline of the body?

Back

Medial

Front

Which bone forms the base of the skull?

Back

Occipital

Front

What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Above or higher than another structure.

Front

What does 'proximal' mean?

Back

Closer to the point of attachment of a limb.

Front

Is the statement 'The elbow is distal to the wrist' true or false?

Back

False

Front

What is the term for a structure that is farther from the midline of the body?

Back

Lateral

Front

What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terminology?

Back

Below or lower than another structure.

Front

What is the opposite of 'proximal'?

Back

Distal

Front

Which term describes a position towards the feet?

Back

Caudal

Front

What does 'anterior' refer to in anatomical terms?

Back

Towards the front of the body.