Anatomical Directions Quiz

Which term refers to a position closer to the head?

• Superior (cranial)

• Inferior (caudal)

• Lateral

Which term refers to a position farther from the surface of the body?

• Deep

• Superficial

• Medial

Which term is used to describe a position farther from the trunk(center) of the body?

• Superficial

• Distal

• Proximal

Which term refers to a position closer to the surface of the body?

• Superficial

• Deep

• Superior

What does the term "inferior" refer to in anatomical directions?

• Towards the feet

• Towards the back

• Towards the head

A) ​ (a)   B) ​ (b)   C) ​ (c)   D) ​ (d)   E) ​ (e)  

• Proximal
• Distal
• Superior
• Inferior
• Lateral
• Medial

The head is ______ to the chest.

• inferior

• superior

The anatomical position is:

• impossible to perform unless the person is laying down

• Standing with feet forward, arms at side, hands forward

• Sitting with feet forward, arms at side, hands forward

Plane:

A

• Sagittal

• Frontal

Plane:

B

• Sagittal

• Transverse