HBS Directional and Regional Terms

My nose is ______________ to my abdominal area

• inferior

• superior

My toes are _________________ to my pelvic area

• proximal

• distal

My heart is ______________ to my spinal cord.

• Posterior
• Anterior
• inferior
• superior

Which region is this?

• Axillary
• Antecubital
• Brachial
• Pelvic

What region is this?

• Carpal
• Cervical
• Brachial
• Orbital

What region is this?

• Oral

• Orbital

• Pelvic

• Inguinal

Which body part would be distal from the patella (kneecap)?

• Hip

• Belly button

• Feet

occipital

• back of the head
• mouth
• eye
• back of the elbow

Skin is __________ to the ribs.

• deep

• superior

• medial

• superficial

What region is this?

• Umbilical
• Vertebral
• Abdominal
• Pubic