Anatomical and Directional Terms

What does 'Inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

• A position that is toward the feet or lower part of the body.

• A position that is toward the head or upper part of the body.

• A position that is away from the midline of the body.

• A position that is closer to the surface of the body.

What does 'Superior' mean in anatomical terms?

• A position that is toward the head or upper part of the body.

• A position that is toward the feet or lower part of the body.

• A position that is away from the midline of the body.

• A position that is closer to the surface of the body.

What does 'Posterior' mean in anatomical terms?

• A position that is toward the front of the body.

• A position that is toward the back of the body.

• A position that is toward the side of the body.

• A position that is above another structure.

What does 'Medial' mean in anatomical terms?

• Refers to a position that is closer to the midline of the body.

• Refers to a position that is farther from the midline of the body.

• Refers to a position that is towards the front of the body.

• Refers to a position that is towards the back of the body.

What does 'Distal' mean in anatomical terms?

• Refers to a position that is closer to the center of the body or point of attachment.

• Refers to a position that is farther from the center of the body or point of attachment.

• Refers to a position that is at the same level as the center of the body.

• Refers to a position that is above the center of the body.

What is the opposite of 'Medial'?

• Lateral

• Medial

• Central

• Distal

What is the opposite of 'Anterior'?

• Lateral

• Medial

• Posterior

• Superior

What does 'Deep' mean in anatomical terms?

• A position that is closer to the surface of the body.

• A position that is farther away from the surface of the body.

• A position that is at the same level as the surface of the body.

• A position that is above the surface of the body.

What does 'Lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

• A position that is closer to the midline of the body.

• A position that is farther from the midline of the body.

• A position that is above another structure.

• A position that is below another structure.

What does 'Proximal' mean in anatomical terms?

• Refers to a position that is farther from the center of the body or point of attachment.

• Refers to a position that is closer to the center of the body or point of attachment.

• Refers to a position that is at the same level as the body or point of attachment.

• Refers to a position that is opposite to the center of the body or point of attachment.