Directional Terms

What is the anatomical position where the body is erect, feet parallel, arms hanging at sides, palms facing forward, and standing at attention?

• Body Prone

• Body Recumbent

• Body Erect

• Body Supine

Which directional term describes a body structure that is towards the head and upper part of the body?

• Inferior

• Superior

• Anterior

• Posterior

The heart is located behind the chest bone. Which directional term describes this relationship?

• Lateral

• Posterior

• Medial

• Anterior

Which term describes a body part that is close to the origin or point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk?

• Distal

• Proximal

• Superficial

• Deep

In which body cavity is the brain located?

• Abdominal Cavity

• Thoracic Cavity

• Cranial Cavity

• Pelvic Cavity

Which body plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts?

• Oblique Plane

• Sagittal Plane

• Transverse Plane

• Frontal Plane

The skin is superficial to which body part?

• Muscles

• Bones

• Blood Vessels

• Organs

Which term describes a body part that is on the inner side or midline of the body?

• Proximal

• Lateral

• Intermediate

• Medial

The wrist is ______ to the hand.

• Lateral

• Inferior

• Medial

• Superior

The brain is _____ to the spinal cord.

• Inferior

• Lateral

• Superior

• Medial