WorksheetsDirectional Terms in Anatomy
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What directional term describes the position of the scalp relative to the skull?
Inferior
Superficial
Distal
Proximal
Which term describes the diaphragm's position relative to the lung?
Superior
Inferior
Anterior
Lateral
What is the position of the brain relative to the spinal cord?
Inferior
Superior
Anterior
Lateral
How is the pelvis positioned relative to the thigh bone?
Distal
Proximal
Superior
Inferior
What term describes the small intestines' position relative to the stomach?
Inferior
Superior
Anterior
Lateral
Which term describes the fingers' position relative to the hand?
Distal
Proximal
Inferior
Anterior
How are the eyes positioned relative to the brain?
Inferior
Superior
Anterior
Lateral
Which term describes the fingernail's position relative to the underlying skin?
Inferior
Superficial
Distal
Proximal
The thumb is __________ to the elbow.
proximal
distal
superior
inferior
The lungs are __________ to the heart.
inferior
superior
lateral
anterior
The scapula is __________ to the clavicle.
anterior
posterior
lateral
superior
The bladder is __________ to the small intestine.
superior
inferior
lateral
anterior
The esophagus is __________ to the trachea.
anterior
posterior
lateral
superior
The patella is __________ to the knee joint.
anterior
posterior
lateral
superior
The intestines are __________ to the liver.
superior
inferior
lateral
anterior
The sternum is __________ to the heart.
superior
lateral
posterior
anterior
What is the position of the kidneys relative to the liver?
Inferior
Superior
Posterior
Lateral
The ribs are __________ to the lungs.
superficial
lateral
posterior
anterior
