Understanding Anatomical Directional Terms

This video tutorial explains anatomical directional terms used to describe the location of body parts relative to each other in the universal anatomical position. It covers terms like superior, inferior, anterior, posterior, medial, lateral, proximal, distal, superficial, and deep, providing examples for each to clarify their meanings and applications.

What is the anatomical position?

• Standing with arms raised

• Lying down with arms at the side

• Sitting with legs crossed

• Standing upright with arms at the side and palms facing forward

Which term describes a body part that is closer to the top of the head?

• Medial

• Posterior

• Superior

• Inferior

What term is used to describe a body part located towards the back of the body?

• Anterior

• Ventral

• Posterior

• Medial

Which term would you use to describe a body part that is closer to the midline of the body?

• Medial

• Proximal

• Lateral

• Distal

If a structure is located towards the surface of the body, which term would you use?

• Superficial

• Distal

• Proximal

• Deep