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Activity 2: Anatomical Terminology
Anterior Posterior Dorsal Ventral Superficial
Superior Inferior Proximal Distal Deep
Medial Lateral
You should begin by defining what all of these terms mean. Realize that they are all
descriptive terms, and are best used when comparing locations between at least two
different areas of the body. Also, the terms proximal and distal should only be used
when describing areas/organs/structures located on the limbs or when describing some
of the viscera.
Using the different terms listed above, fill in the appropriate descriptive term
1) The heart is _________ to the lungs.
2) The urinary bladder is ________ to the liver.
3) The vertebral column is ________ to the sternum.
4) The femur is ______ to the tibia.
5) The thyroid is ______ to the trachea.
6) The thumb is ______ to the elbow

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Activity 2- Anatomical Terminology Anterior Posterior Dorsal Ventral S.pdf

  • 1. Activity 2: Anatomical Terminology Anterior Posterior Dorsal Ventral Superficial Superior Inferior Proximal Distal Deep Medial Lateral You should begin by defining what all of these terms mean. Realize that they are all descriptive terms, and are best used when comparing locations between at least two different areas of the body. Also, the terms proximal and distal should only be used when describing areas/organs/structures located on the limbs or when describing some of the viscera. Using the different terms listed above, fill in the appropriate descriptive term 1) The heart is _________ to the lungs. 2) The urinary bladder is ________ to the liver. 3) The vertebral column is ________ to the sternum. 4) The femur is ______ to the tibia. 5) The thyroid is ______ to the trachea. 6) The thumb is ______ to the elbow