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.

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.

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.