Question

match each term to its definition:

1. ______ superior
2. ______ inferior
3. ______ anterior
4. ______ posterior
5. ______ medial
6. ______ lateral
7. ______ proximal
8. ______ distal

a. closer to the head or upper part of structure
b. further from the point of attachment
c. front of the body
d. nearer to the point of attachment
e. further from the head: toward the lower part
f. back of the body
g. away from the body
h. toward the midline

Explanation:

1. "Superior" refers to being closer to the head or upper - part of a structure.
2. "Inferior" means further from the head; toward the lower part.
3. "Anterior" is the front of the body.
4. "Posterior" is the back of the body.
5. "Medial" is toward the midline.
6. "Lateral" is away from the midline (opposite of medial).
7. "Proximal" is nearer to the point of attachment.
8. "Distal" is further from the point of attachment.

Answer:

1. A. Closer to the head or upper part of structure
2. E. Further from the head: Toward the lower part
3. C. Front of the body
4. F. Back of the Body
5. H. Toward the midline
6. (Not in given options, but opposite of medial)
7. D. Nearer to the point of attachment
8. B. Further from the point of attachment