Directional Terms

Question 1

Anterior

Answer 1

Towards the front of the body

Question 2

Ventral

Answer 2

Towards the front of the body

Question 3

Posterior

Answer 3

Towards the back of the body

Question 4

Dorsal

Answer 4

Towards the back of the body

Question 5

External

Answer 5

On or near the surface of the body

Question 6

Superficial

Answer 6

Close to the surface of the body

Question 7

Internal

Answer 7

Within or near the center of the body

Question 8

Deep

Answer 8

Far below the surface of the body

Question 9

Medial

Answer 9

Towards the midline of the body

Question 10

Lateral

Answer 10

Toward the side of the body

Question 11

Palmar

Answer 11

Concerning the palm of the hand (opposite term is Dorsal)

Question 12

Plantar

Answer 12

Concerning the sole of the foot (opposite term is Dorsal)

Question 13

Proximal

Answer 13

Nearest to the center of the body, origin, or point of attachment

Question 14

Distal

Answer 14

Farthest from the center of the body, origin, or point of attachment

Question 15

Superior

Answer 15

Higher, above, or toward the head

Question 16

Inferior

Answer 16

Beneath, lower, or away from the head

Question 17

Cranial

Answer 17

Higher, above, or toward the head

Question 18

Caudal

Answer 18

Beneath, lower, or away from the head

Question 19

Supine

Answer 19

Lying horizontally on the back with face up

Question 20

Prone

Answer 20

Lying face-down

Question 21

Frontal Plane

Answer 21

Divides the body vertically into front and back portions

Question 22

Coronal Plane

Answer 22

Divides the body vertically into front and back portions

Question 23

Medial Plane

Answer 23

Divides the body vertically into left and right portions

Question 24

Sagittal Plane

Answer 24

Divides the body vertically into left and right portions

Question 25

Transverse Plane

Answer 25

Divides the body horizontally into upper and lower portions