Directional Terms

Scarlett notices that the chest is above the abdomen. Which directional term best describes the position of the chest relative to the abdomen?

• superior

• inferior

• distal

• proximal

Emma notices that her stomach is below her heart. Which directional term best describes the position of her stomach relative to her heart?

• superior

• inferior

• distal

• proximal

Kai is examining his arm and notices that his fingers are away from the point where his arm attaches to his shoulder. Which directional term best describes the position of his fingers relative to his shoulder?

• superior

• inferior

• distal

• proximal

Grace is examining a human arm. She points to the shoulder and says it is close to the point of attachment. Which anatomical term best describes the location of the shoulder?

• superior

• inferior

• distal

• proximal

Luna is in biology class. Her teacher asks her to point to the front of the body. Which directional term should Luna use?

• ventral

• dorsal

• medial

• lateral

During a yoga class, Olivia is asked to lie down so that her back is facing upwards. Which term best describes the back of her body?

• ventral

• dorsal

• medial

• lateral

Jackson is learning about anatomy. If he moves his hand toward the midline of his body, which directional term best describes this movement?

• ventral

• dorsal

• medial

• lateral

While helping Lily learn about anatomy, her teacher asks her to point to the part of her arm that is toward the side of her body. Which directional term describes this location?

• ventral

• dorsal

• medial

• lateral

While examining a small cut on Hannah's arm, the doctor notes that the injury is only toward the surface. Which term best describes the location of the cut?

• superficial

• deep

• medial

• lateral

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

During a medical examination after a skate board accident, Avery is receives 2 layers of stitches on an injury. Which term should Avery choose to describe her injuries?

• superficial

• deep

• medial

• lateral