Anatomical Directions and Relationships Quiz

Medial refers to a position closer to the midline of the body.

Anterior indicates a position toward the belly side of the body.

Distal describes a position farther away from the point of attachment or origin.

Inferior refers to a position below or toward the feet.

Proximal describes a position closer to the trunk or point of origin.

Superior refers to a position closer to the head.

Lateral describes a structure farther away from the midline of the body.

Cephalic refers to a position closer to the head.

Ipsilateral describes a structure on the same side of the body as another structure.

Inferomedial refers to a position below and toward the midline of the body.

Superficial describes a structure closer to the surface of the body.

Dorsal refers to a position toward the back of the body.

Deep describes a structure that is further from the surface of the body.

Ventral is a term describing a position toward the belly side of the body.

Internal describes a structure located inside or towards the center of an organ or body part.

Posterior refers to a position toward the back of the body.

Superficial describes a structure located on or near the surface of an organ or body part.

Caudal refers to a position toward the tail or feet.

Dorsal describes a structure located toward the back of the body.

Supine is a term describing a position of lying face up.

The transverse plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions.

Proximal and distal describe positions along a limb from the point of attachment.