Directional Terms

Question 1

Toward the body surface

Answer 1

Superficial

Question 2

Above or higher up

Answer 2

Superior/cranial

Question 3

Lying face up

Answer 3

Supine

Question 4

Back or toward the back

Answer 4

Posterior/ dorsal

Question 5

Below or lower down

Answer 5

Inferior

Question 6

Front or toward the front

Answer 6

Anterior/ ventral

Question 7

For limbs only: closer to the shoulder (upper limb); closer to the hip (lower limb)

Answer 7

Proximal

Question 8

Lying face down

Answer 8

Prone

Question 9

below or lower down - toward the tail bone from higher up

Answer 9

Caudal

Question 10

toward the midline

Answer 10

Medial

Question 11

Toward the side

Answer 11

Lateral

Question 12

For limbs only: further from the shoulder (upper limb); further from the hip (lower limb)

Answer 12

Distal

Question 13

Toward the body core

Answer 13

Deep