Anatomical Directions

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

Label the terms

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

j

proximal

cranial

inferior

distal

posterior (dorsal)

lateral

medial

superior

caudal

Anterior (ventral)

The knee is _______ to the ankle.

• proximal

• lateral

• distal

• medial

My heart is ______________ to my spinal cord.

• Posterior

• Anterior

• inferior

• superior

Match the letter from the image with the correct anatomical direction

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

superior

proximal

anterior

medial

lateral

posterior

inferior

distal

The proper anatomical position the subject is...

• Lying down

• Arms placed above the head

• Standing upright with palms facing backwards

• Standing upright with palms facing forward

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

• Towards the feet

• Towards the back

• Towards the head