Anatomical Terminology Quiz

What does the term "Anterior" refer to in anatomical terms?

• Toward the front

• Toward the back

• Toward the side

• Toward the head

Which anatomical term means "behind/towards the backside"?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Lateral

• Medial

What does "Dorsal" refer to in anatomical terms?

• Toward the belly

• Toward the animal's back

• Toward the head

• Toward the tail

Which term describes a position "towards the belly"?

• Dorsal

• Ventral

• Cranial

• Caudal

What does "Cranial/Cephalic" mean in anatomical terms?

• Towards the tail

• Towards the head

• Towards the side

• Towards the front

Which term refers to a position "towards the tail"?

• Cranial

• Caudal

• Anterior

• Posterior

What does "Lateral" mean in anatomical terms?

• Toward the midline

• Away from the midline

• Above

• Below

Which term means "toward the midline"?

• Lateral

• Medial

• Distal

• Proximal

What does "Distal" refer to in anatomical terms?

• Closer to the point of attachment

• Away from the point of attachment

• Near the surface

• Towards the core

Which term means "closer to the point of attachment"?

• Distal

• Proximal

• Superficial

• Deep