Question

directional terms, tissues intro, and facial structure

1. write the correct anatomical directional term above or below to the image that shows the term.

directional terms: anterior, deep, distal, dorsal, inferior, lateral, medial, posterior, proximal, superficial, superior, ventral

1. for the following sentences write in the logical choice of directional term.

a. the heart is ______________ to the lungs.
b. the brain is ______________ to the neck.
c. muscles are ______________ to the skin.
d. the fingers are ______________ to the elbow.

Explanation:

• a. The heart is medial to the lungs as it is closer to the mid - line of the body.
• b. The brain is superior to the neck as it is located above it.
• c. Muscles are deep to the skin as they are located beneath the skin.
• d. The fingers are distal to the elbow as they are further away from the attachment point of the limb to the body.

Answer:

a. Medial
b. Superior
c. Deep
d. Distal