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WorksheetsAnatomy Directional Terms Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which term describes a structure that is closer to the midline of the body?
Lateral
Medial
Distal
Proximal
What is the term for a bone that is located towards the back of the body?
Anterior
Posterior
Superior
Inferior
Which of the following bones is located most proximally in the arm?
Radius
Ulna
Humerus
Scapula
The term "distal" refers to a position that is:
Closer to the trunk of the body
Further from the trunk of the body
Above another structure
Below another structure
Which bone is located anteriorly in the human body?
Scapula
Sternum
Vertebrae
Femur
Identify the bone that is located laterally to the tibia.
Fibula
Femur
Patella
Pelvis
Which of the following bones is considered superior to the others?
Pelvis
Rib cage
Skull
Spine
What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?
Dorsal
Ventral
Lateral
Medial
Which bone is located at the distal end of the arm?
Humerus
Radius
Scapula
Clavicle
The term "proximal" is used to describe a position that is:
Further from the point of attachment
Closer to the point of attachment
Above another structure
Below another structure
Which of the following bones is located posterior to the sternum?
Clavicle
Ribs
Heart
Lungs
Which bone is found in the lower leg and is located medially?
Fibula
Tibia
Femur
Patella
Which bone is found in the antebrachium (forearm) and is located medially?
Fibula
Tibia
Radius
Ulna
What is the anatomical term for the back of the hand?
Palmar
Dorsal
Ventral
Lateral
Identify the bone that is located laterally to the vertebral column.
Ribs
Sternum
Pelvis
Scapula
Which of the following bones is considered the most distal to the femur?
Tibia
Pelvis
Patella
Humerus
What is the term for the area of the body that is closest to the feet?
Superior
Inferior
Anterior
Posterior
Which bone is located anterior to the vertebral column and medial of the body?
Ribs
Sternum
Scapula
Pelvis
What is the anatomical term for the side of the body?
Medial
Lateral
Anterior
Posterior
