Review of Directional Terms

Dr. Morton, The Noted Anatomist, introduces and explains the use of directional terms in anatomy. Through a series of practice questions, viewers learn to apply these terms to describe anatomical positions and relationships. The video covers naming nerves, identifying cerebral arteries, and locating anatomical structures using directional terms. The session concludes with a review of the terms and their applications.

Which directional terms describe the position of the nose relative to the eyes?

• Anterior and lateral

• Posterior and medial

• Inferior and medial

• Superior and lateral

How is the hair positioned in relation to the skull?

• Inferior

• Superficial

• Medial

• Deep

Where does the biceps brachii muscle attach on the scapula?

• Distally

• Proximally

• Anteriorly

• Laterally

What is the name of the nerve located towards the back of the maxilla?

• Anterior superior alveolar nerve

• Posterior superior alveolar nerve

• Middle superior alveolar nerve

• Inferior alveolar nerve

Which artery is located at the front of the brain?

• Inferior cerebral artery

• Middle cerebral artery

• Anterior cerebral artery

• Posterior cerebral artery

Where is the lesser trochanter located on the femur?

• Anteriorly on the lateral surface

• Posteriorly on the medial surface

• Proximally on the lateral surface

• Distally on the medial surface

What is found between the arachnoid mater and pia mater?

• Nerve fibers

• Cerebral spinal fluid

• Dura mater

• Blood vessels