Anatomical Terms

Front

What does 'deep' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Refers to a position further away from the surface of the body.

Front

What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Describes a position below or lower than another part of the body.

Front

What does 'distal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Refers to a position away from the origin or trunk of the body.

Front

What does 'superficial' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Describes a position closer to the surface of the body.

Front

What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Describes a position above or higher than another part of the body.

Front

What is the opposite of 'superior'?

Back

Inferior.

Front

What is the opposite of 'inferior'?

Back

Superior.

Front

What is the opposite of 'distal'?

Back

Proximal.

Front

What is the opposite of 'proximal'?

Back

Distal.

Front

What does 'anterior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Refers to a position towards the front of the body.