WorksheetsAnatomical
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper.
Anterior
Posterior
Superior
Inferior
describes a position closer to the surface of the body.
Distal
Medial
Lateral
Superficial
It describes a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.
Inferior
Proximal
Superior
Anterior
It describes the middle or direction toward the middle of the body.
Medial
Lateral
Anterior
Superior
Describes the back or direction toward the back of the body.
Posterior
Anterior
Superior
Inferior
It describes the side or direction toward the side of the body.
Medial
Superficial
Lateral
Deep
It describes a position below or lower than another part of the body
Superior
Anterior
Inferior
posterior
It describes a position farther from the surface of the body
Superficial
Deep
Proximal
Distal
Body is standing straight, facing forward, upper limbs at side and palms facing forward.
*right and left refer to "right" and "left" of the body in position.
Sagittal
Anatomical Position
Anterior Position
Anatomical Plane
Away from the origin or trunk
Deep
Distal
Proximal
Posterior
In the anatomical position, the palms are facing-
forward
backward
The knee is _______ to the ankle.
proximal
lateral
distal
medial
The head is ______ to the chest.
superior
dorsal
inferior
ventral
The bone is _____ to the skin.
inferior
superficial
deep
posterior
Which anatomical term describes a position toward the front of the body?
Anterior
Posterior
Superior
Inferior
