Anatomy Terminology Review

Directional Terms Part 1: Which meaning best matches the directional term Anterior?

• In front

• Behind

• Above

• Below

• Towards the midline

Directional Terms Part 1: Which meaning best matches the directional term Lateral?

• Away from the midline (to the side)

• Towards the midline

• In front

• Behind

• Above

Directional Terms Part 1: Which meaning best matches the directional term Inferior?

• Below

• Above

• In front

• Behind

• Closer to the trunk (applies to a limb)

Directional Terms Part 1: Which meaning best matches the directional term Proximal?

• Closer to the trunk (applies to a limb)

• Further from the trunk (applies to a limb)

• Away from the midline (to the side)

• Towards the body surface (ex. Skin)

• Behind

Directional Terms Part 1: Which meaning best matches the directional term Posterior?

• Behind

• In front

• Towards the body surface (ex. Skin)

• Above

• Away from the body surface; more internal (ex. Bones)

Directional Terms Part 1: Which meaning best matches the directional term Superficial?

• Towards the body surface (ex. Skin)

• Away from the body surface; more internal (ex. Bones)

• In front

• Behind

• Towards the midline

Directional Terms Part 2: The thoracic cavity is __________ to the abdominal cavity.

• superior

• inferior

Directional Terms Part 2: The spinal cavity is __________ to the thoracic cavity.

• posterior

• anterior

Directional Terms Part 2: Your shoulders are __________ compared to your sternum.

• lateral

• medial

Directional Terms Part 2: The end of your thigh bone at your hip is __________ compared to the end at your knee.

• proximal

• distal