Directional Terms

Question 1

Closer to the top

Answer 1

Superior/cephalic

Question 2

Closer to the bottom

Answer 2

Inferior/caudal

Question 3

Closer to the front

Answer 3

Anterior/ventral

Question 4

Closer to the back

Answer 4

Posterior/dorsal

Question 5

Closer to the midline

Answer 5

Medial

Question 6

Away from the midline

Answer 6

Lateral

Question 7

Closer to the skin surface

Answer 7

Superficial

Question 8

Away from the skin surface

Answer 8

Deep

Question 9

On the same side

Answer 9

Ipsilateral

Question 10

On the opposite side

Answer 10

Contralateral

Question 11

Closer to the trunk of the body or the point of attachment

Answer 11

Proximal

Question 12

Away from the trunk of the body or point of attachment

Answer 12

Distal