Medical Imaging Unit: Radiographic Positioning Terminology

Front

Anterior

Back

Towards the front of the body

Front

Posterior

Back

Towards the back of the body

Front

The term "Superior" in anatomical language indicates what direction?

Back

Towards the top of the body

Front

"Inferior" in anatomical directions

Back

Towards the bottom of the body

Front

Medial

Back

Towards the midline

Front

Lateral (in anatomical language)

Back

Away from the midline

Front

Proximal

Back

Towards the center of the body

Front

Distal

Back

Away from the center of the body

Front

Which term describes a position towards the surface of the body?

Back

Superficial

Front

"Deep" in anatomical terms

Back

Away from the surface of the body