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Directional Terms

Anatomy

QuestionAnswer
Superior Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body: above
Inferior Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body: below
Anterior Toward or at the front of the body: in front of
Posterior Toward or at the back side of the body: behind
Medial Toward or at the mid line of the body: on the inner side of
Lateral Away from the mid line of the body: on the outer side of
Intermediate Between a more medial and more lateral structure
Proximal Close to the origin of the part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
Distal Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
Superficial Toward or at the body surface
Deep Away from the body surface: more internal
The cheeks are _____ to the tongue. Lateral
The heart is located____ to the diaphragm. Superior
The muscles are _____ to the bone. Superficial
The shoulder____ to the elbow. Proximal
In an anatomical position, the thumb is ____ to the index finger. Lateral
The vertebral region is ____ to the scapular region. Medial
The glue teal region is located on the ____ surface of the body. Posterior
The face and palms are on the ____ body surface. Anterior
The buttocks and shoulder blades are on the ___ body surface. Posterior
The top of the head is the most ___ of the body. Superior
The ears are ____ to the shoulders. Superior
The heart is ____ to the spine. Anterior
The heart is ____ to the lungs. Medial
The elbow is ____ to the fingers but ____ to the shoulder. Proximal; Distal
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