Anatomical Directions & Movements

Which anatomical term refers to the part of the body closer to the head?

• Superior

• Inferior

• Proximal

• Distal

What does the term "Superior" refer to in anatomical directions?

• Closer to the front

• Closer to the head

• Closer to the back

• Away from the trunk

If a body part is described as "Anterior," where is it located?

• Closer to the head

• Closer to the feet

• Closer to the front

• Closer to the back

Which term is used to describe a body part that is closer to the trunk?

• Superior

• Distal

• Proximal

• Inferior

What does "Distal" mean in relation to the trunk of the body?

• Closer to the head

• Closer to the trunk

• Away from the trunk

• Closer to the feet

What does the term "medial" refer to in anatomical directions?

• Facing up

• Away from the midline

• Closer to the midline

• Facing down

What is the anatomical term for lying down with the face upwards?

• Lateral

• Prone

• Medial

• Supine

If a body part is "lateral," it is:

• Closer to the midline

• Facing up

• Away from the midline

• Facing down

Which term describes the position of lying face down?

• Supine

• Medial

• Lateral

• Prone

What happens to the angle between the bones during flexion?

• The angle increases.

• The angle remains the same.

• The angle decreases.

• The bones move in a circular motion.