4 Questions
Which term describes a position closer to the trunk or the point of origin of a body part?
Proximal
What term describes a position further away from the trunk or the point of origin of a body part?
Distal
Which term describes a position toward the midline of the body?
Medial
What term describes a position away from the midline of the body?
Lateral
Test your knowledge of anatomical directions with this quiz! Learn about terms like superior, inferior, proximal, distal, anterior, posterior, and medial. Challenge yourself and see how well you know the different orientations of the human body.
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