Anatomic Directional Terms Quiz

Which term describes the front of the body?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Medial

• Lateral

Which term is used to describe a structure closer to the head?

• Superior

• Inferior

• Proximal

• Distal

The heart is __________ to the lungs.

• Medial

• Lateral

• Anterior

• Posterior

The fingers are __________ to the wrist.

• Proximal

• Distal

• Superior

• Inferior

The skin is __________ to the bones.

• Superficial

• Deep

• Medial

• Lateral

The tailbone is __________ to the skull.

• Cranial

• Caudal

• Superior

• Inferior

Which term describes the back of the body?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Medial

• Lateral

Which term is used to describe a structure closer to the feet?

• Superior

• Inferior

• Proximal

• Distal

The thumb is __________ to the pinky finger.

• Medial

• Lateral

• Anterior

• Posterior

The knee is __________ to the thigh.

• Proximal

• Distal

• Superior

• Inferior