Anatomic Directional Terms

Question 1

Anterior

Answer 1

In front of, toward the front surface

Question 2

Posterior

Answer 2

In back of, toward the back surface

Question 3

Dorsal

Answer 3

Toward the back side of the body

Question 4

Ventral

Answer 4

Toward the belly side of the body

Question 5

Superior

Answer 5

Towards/ Closer to the head

Question 6

Inferior

Answer 6

Towards/ Closer to the feet

Question 7

Caudal

Answer 7

Below

Question 8

Cranial (cephalic)

Answer 8

Above

Question 9

Rostral

Answer 9

Toward the nose or mouth

Question 10

Medial

Answer 10

Toward the midline of the body

Question 11

Lateral

Answer 11

Away from the midline of the body

Question 12

Ipsilateral

Answer 12

On the same side

Question 13

Contralateral

Answer 13

On the opposite side

Question 14

Deep

Answer 14

On the inside, below another structure

Question 15

Superficial

Answer 15

On the outside, external to other structures

Question 16

Proximal

Answer 16

Closest to point of attachment to trunk

Question 17

Distal

Answer 17

Furtherest from point of attachment to trunk