Brain Location Terms

Question 1

Anterior

Answer 1

Toward the front

Question 2

Posterior

Answer 2

Toward the back

Question 3

Superior

Answer 3

Above or toward the top

Question 4

Inferior

Answer 4

Below or toward the bottom

Question 5

Medial

Answer 5

Toward the midline (center) of the body

Question 6

Lateral

Answer 6

Toward the sides

Question 7

Dorsal

Answer 7

Toward the back/top (in the brain)

Question 8

Ventral

Answer 8

Toward the belly/bottom (in the brain)