MAP - Anatomical Directional Terms

Front

What does 'anterior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Anterior refers to a structure being more in front than another structure in the body.

Front

What does 'posterior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Posterior refers to a structure being more towards the back than another structure in the body.

Front

What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Superior refers to a structure being higher or above another structure in the body.

Front

What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Inferior refers to a structure being lower or below another structure in the body.

Front

Which term describes the front side of the body?

Back

Anterior.

Front

Which term describes the back side of the body?

Back

Posterior.

Front

If the heart is anterior to the spinal cord, what does that imply?

Back

It implies that the heart is located in front of the spinal cord.

Front

If the lungs are superior to the small intestine, what does that imply?

Back

It implies that the lungs are located above the small intestine.

Front

What body part is inferior to the chest?

Back

Hips.

Front

What is the opposite of anterior?

Back

Posterior.