Anatomical Terminology Quiz

The __________ position is the body erect, feet together, palms facing forward, thumbs away from the body.

__________ (cranial): toward the head or upper part of a structure of the body; above.

__________ (caudal): away from the head end or lower part of a structure of the body; below.

__________ (anterior): toward the front part of the body; in front of.

__________ (posterior): toward the back part of the body; behind.

__________ toward the midline of the body; the inner side of.

__________ toward the outside of the body; the outside of.

__________ Toward one side

__________ Toward both sides

__________ closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of the limb to the body trunk.