Anatomical & Directional Terms

Which of the following anatomical directional terms means towards the head or upper part of the human body when in the anatomical position?

• superior

• posterior

• inferior

Answer explanation

Which of the following anatomical directional terms means towards the lower part of the human body when in the anatomical position?

• cranial

• superior

• inferior

Answer explanation

The lungs are ____________ to the liver.

• superior

• inferior

• posterior

• distal

Answer explanation

The pancreas is ____________ to the liver.

• superior

• inferior

• medial

• proximal

Answer explanation

The eyes are ____________ to the ears.

• inferior

• proximal

• posterior

• medial

Answer explanation

The mouth is ____________ to the back of the head.

• superior

• anterior

• posterior

• proximal

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What is anatomical position?

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Which side is facing you?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Lateral

• Medial

Which side is facing you?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Lateral

• Medial

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Towards the middle.

• Proximal

• Superior

• Lateral

• Medial