Anatomical Directions Quiz

What is the term used to describe a position closer to the head?

• superior

• medial

• inferior

• proximal

What is the term used to describe a position closer to the feet?

• inferior

• superior

• proximal

• dorsal

What is the term used to describe a position closer to the midline of the body?

• distal

• lateral

• proximal

• medial

What is the term used to describe a position farther away from the midline of the body?

• lateral

• medial

• proximal

• superior

What is the term used to describe a position closer to the front of the body?

• anterior

• posterior

• dorsal

• inferior

What is the term used to describe a position closer to the back of the body?

• anterior

• dorsal

• ventral

• posterior

What is the term used to describe a position closer to the surface of the body?

• central

• internal

• deep

• superficial

What is the term used to describe a position deeper within the body?

• internal

• central

• inner

• deep

What is the term used to describe a position closer to the point of attachment?

• proximal

• distal

• medial

• superior

What is the term used to describe a position farther away from the point of attachment?

• proximal

• distal

• medial

• superior