Regional & Directional Terms

Front

What does 'distal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Distal refers to a position further from where a limb joins the body.

Front

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Lateral refers to a position away from the midline of the body.

Front

What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Superior refers to a position above or higher than another part of the body.

Front

What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Inferior refers to a position below or lower than another part of the body.

Front

What does 'anterior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Anterior refers to a position toward the front of the body.

Front

What does 'posterior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Posterior refers to a position toward the back of the body.

Front

What does 'proximal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Proximal refers to a position closer to where a limb joins the body.

Front

In anatomical terms, what is the opposite of 'distal'?

Back

Proximal.

Front

In anatomical terms, what is the opposite of 'lateral'?

Back

Medial.

Front

In anatomical terms, what is the opposite of 'superior'?

Back

Inferior.