Anatomical Terminology

Question 1

Superior

Answer 1

A body part is above another part, or closer to the head. (Above)
-thoracic cavity is superior to abdominopelvic cavity

Question 2

Inferior

Answer 2

Means a body part is below another body part, or towards the feet. (Below)
-neck is inferior to the head

Question 3

Anterior

Answer 3

Means towards the front.
-eyes are anterior to the brain

Question 4

Posterior

Answer 4

Means towards the back.
-pharynx is posterior to oral cavity

Question 5

Medial

Answer 5

Body part that is closer to an imaginary line than another body part.
-nose is medial to the eyes

Question 6

Lateral

Answer 6

Means towards the side with respect to the imaginary midline.
-ears are lateral to the eyes

Question 7

Proximal

Answer 7

Body part that is closer to a point of attachment then another body part.
-elbow is proximal to the wrist

Question 8

Distal

Answer 8

Means that a particular body part is farther from the point of attachment then another body part.
-fingers are distal to the wrist

Question 9

Superficial

Answer 9

Means situated near the surface.
-epidermis is superficial to the skin

Question 10

Deep

Answer 10

Describes parts that are more internal.
-the dermis is the deep layer of skin