Chapter 1
Question 8- Use correct anatomical terms to describe body directions, regions, and body planes or sections

1)Superior(cranial)-Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above
ex- the head is superior to the abdomen
2)Inferior(caudal)-Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below. ex- the navel is inferior to the chin.
3)Anterior(ventral)-Toward or at the front of the body; in front of. ex-the breastbone is anterior to the spine.
4)Posterior(dorsal)-Toward or at the back of the body; behind. ex-the heart is posterior to the breastbone
5)Medial-Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of. ex-the heart is medial to the arm
6)Lateral-Away from the midline of the body; on the inner side of. ex-the arms are lateral to the chest
7)Intermediate-Between a more medial and a more lateral structure. ex-the collarbone is intermediate between the breastbone and shoulder
8)Proximal-Closer the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk. ex-The elbow is proximal to the wrist
9)Distal-Farther apart from the origin of a body part or the point attachment of a limb to the body trunk. ex-the knee is distal to the thigh
10)Superficial(external)-Toward or at the body surface. ex-the skin is superficial to muscles
11)Deep(internal)-Away from the body; more internal. ex-the lungs are deep into the skin