Anatomical Directional Terminology

Question 1

Anterior

Answer 1

In front. Anterolateral, Anterosuperior, Anteromedial

Question 2

Posterior

Answer 2

In back. Posterosuperior, Superomedial, Posterolateral.

Question 3

Dorsal

Answer 3

Relating to back. Upper surface (prone position)

Question 4

Ventral

Answer 4

Relating to abdomen. Lower surface (prone position)

Question 5

Palmar

Answer 5

Relating to palm/volar aspect of hand

Question 6

Plantar

Answer 6

Relating to sole or volar aspect of foot

Question 7

Cephalic

Answer 7

Above in relation to another structure- toward head.

Question 8

Caudal

Answer 8

Below in relation to another structure- toward tail

Question 9

Volar

Answer 9

palm of hand or sole of foot

Question 10

Dorsum

Answer 10

Superior surface of an anterior projecting structure

Question 11

Prone

Answer 11

Face down positon

Question 12

Supine

Answer 12

Face up position

Question 13

Ipsilateral

Answer 13

Same side

Question 14

Contralateral

Answer 14

Opposite side

Question 15

Unilateral

Answer 15

One side

Question 16

Bilateral

Answer 16

Both sides

Question 17

Superficial

Answer 17

Near surface

Question 18

Medial

Answer 18

Nearer to midline

Question 19

Lateral

Answer 19

Farther from midline

Question 20

Medial

Answer 20

Nearer to midline

Question 21

Lateral

Answer 21

Farther from midline