ANAT AP1-6.1, 6.2: Anatomical Position & Directional Terms

toward the surface

• superficial

• deep

• medial

• lateral

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

above another part of the body

• superior

• inferior

• distal

• proximal

toward side of the body

• ventral

• dorsal

• medial

• lateral

away from point of attachment or trunk of body

• superior

• inferior

• distal

• proximal

away from the surface of the body

• superficial

• deep

• medial

• lateral

toward midline

• ventral

• dorsal

• medial

• lateral

below another part of the body

• superior

• inferior

• distal

• proximal

If something is higher up on your arm or leg it is ______

• Proximal
• Distal
• Superficial
• Deep

close to point of attachment or the trunk

• superior

• inferior

• distal

• proximal

My nose is ______________ to my shoulders

• inferior

• superior

• posterior

• superficial