A& P Directional Terminology Worksheet worksheet - Free Printable

A&P Directional Terminology Worksheet Solution

#### Part A: Matching
Match the directional term with its description.

1. Medial → D. Toward the midline.
- Medial refers to a position closer to the body's midline (e.g., the middle of the chest or abdomen).

2. Lateral → H. Away from the midline of the body.
- Lateral refers to a position farther from the body's midline (e.g., the sides of the body).

3. Inferior → E. Toward the bottom.
- Inferior refers to a position below or toward the feet.

4. Superior → I. Toward the head.
- Superior refers to a position above or toward the head.

5. Proximal → C. Closer to the trunk, in reference to an extremity.
- Proximal refers to a position closer to the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk.

6. Distal → J. Referencing the extremity, farther from the trunk.
- Distal refers to a position farther from the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk.

7. Superficial → F. Close to the surface.
- Superficial refers to a position near the body's surface.

8. Deep → B. Away from the surface; underneath.
- Deep refers to a position away from the body's surface, located more internally.

9. Anterior → A. Towards the front of the body; ventral.
- Anterior refers to the front side of the body (ventral side).

10. Posterior → G. Toward the back of the body.
- Posterior refers to the back side of the body (dorsal side).

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#### Part B: Fill-in-the-Blank
Use the most appropriate directional term(s) to complete the sentence.

11. The brachium is superior to the patella.
- The brachium (upper arm) is located above the patella (knee cap).

12. The occiput is posterior to the nose.
- The occiput (back of the skull) is located behind the nose.

13. The popliteal region is inferior to the femur.
- The popliteal region (behind the knee) is located below the femur (thigh bone).

14. The umbilicus is inferior to the vertebral region.
- The umbilicus (navel) is located below the vertebral column.

15. The humerus is superior to the sternal region.
- The humerus (upper arm bone) is located above the sternum (breastbone).

16. The tarsals are distal to the patella.
- The tarsals (bones of the ankle and foot) are located farther from the trunk than the patella.

17. The lumbar spine is inferior to the thoracic spine.
- The lumbar spine is located below the thoracic spine.

18. The buccal region is anterior to the nose.
- The buccal region (cheek area) is located in front of the nose.

19. The skin is superficial to muscle.
- The skin is located on the outer surface, closer to the body's exterior than the muscles.

20. The eyes are superior to the oral region.
- The eyes are located above the mouth (oral region).

21. The visceral pleura is deep to the parietal pleura.
- The visceral pleura is located deeper within the body, surrounding the lungs, while the parietal pleura lines the chest cavity.

22. The fingers are distal to the antecubital region.
- The fingers are located farther from the trunk than the antecubital region (front of the elbow).

23. The coxal region is inferior to the abdomen.
- The coxal region (hip area) is located below the abdomen.

24. The sural region is inferior to the gluteal region.
- The sural region (area around the calf and heel) is located below the gluteal region (buttocks).

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Final Answer

#### Part A: Matching
1. Medial → D
2. Lateral → H
3. Inferior → E
4. Superior → I
5. Proximal → C
6. Distal → J
7. Superficial → F
8. Deep → B
9. Anterior → A
10. Posterior → G

#### Part B: Fill-in-the-Blank
11. superior
12. posterior
13. inferior
14. inferior
15. superior
16. distal
17. inferior
18. anterior
19. superficial
20. superior
21. deep
22. distal
23. inferior
24. inferior

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