Anatomical Terminology Quiz

What term refers to the front side of the body?

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Dorsal

• Ventral

Which term is used for the back side of the body?

• Anterior

• Ventral

• Posterior

• Medial

What does the term "inferior" mean in anatomical terms?

• Above another structure

• Below another structure

• To the side

• At the surface

Which term means above another structure?

• Inferior

• Lateral

• Superior

• Deep

What does "lateral" mean in anatomical terms?

• Middle

• To the side

• Below

• Above

Which term means middle, as the nose is to the eyes?

• Lateral

• Medial

• Proximal

• Distal

What term describes being away from the surface?

• Superficial

• Deep

• Proximal

• Distal

Which term means at or near the surface?

• Deep

• Superficial

• Medial

• Lateral

What does "proximal" mean in relation to the point of attachment to the trunk?

• Away from the point of attachment

• Near the point of attachment

• Above the point of attachment

• Below the point of attachment

Which term means away from the point of attachment to the trunk?

• Proximal

• Distal

• Medial

• Lateral