Anatomical Terms

Describes the front or direction toward the front of the body

• Anterior

• superior

• posterior

• Inferior

describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper.

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Superior

• Inferior

describes a position closer to the surface of the body.

• Distal

• Medial

• Lateral

• Superficial

It describes a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

• Inferior

• Proximal

• Superior

• Anterior

Click on the body that shows the correct anatomical position

What is the term for the backside or "back" in the anatomical position?

• anterior

• ventral

• caudal

• posterior

What is the term for 'toward the middle'?

• Cephalic

• Caudal

• Lateral

• Medial

Body is standing straight, facing forward, upper limbs at side and palms facing forward. 
*right and left refer to "right" and "left" of the body in position.

• Sagittal

• Anatomical Position

• Anterior Position

• Anatomical Plane

The ankle is _________________ to the knee.

• superior

• inferior

• proximal

• distal

The heart is located ____ to the diaphragm.

• Superior

• Inferior

• Medial

• Lateral