Directional Terminology

Which of the following best describes the term anterior?

• Toward the back

• Toward the front

• Toward the head

• Toward the midline

The shoulder is ______ to the wrist.

• Distal

• Proximal

• Inferior

• Lateral

Which term means "toward the midline"?

• Medial

• Lateral

• Superior

• Caudal

The fingers are ______ to the elbow.

• Proximal

• Superior

• Distal

• Deep

Which directional term means "away from the body surface; more internal"?

• Superficial

• Deep

• Inferior

• Posterior

The nose is ______ to the ears.

• Lateral

• Medial

• Distal

• Inferior

The hips are ______ to the shoulders.

• Inferior

• Superior

• Anterior

• Distal

Which term means “toward the tailbone (coccyx)”?

• Cranial

• Medial

• Caudal

• Posterior

The skin is ______ to the muscles.

• Deep

• Distal

• Superficial

• Inferior

The scapula (shoulder blade) is ______ to the rib cage.

• Anterior

• Distal

• Posterior

• Medial