Match the directional terms

1. Ventral and dorsal
2. Medial and lateral
3. Proximal and distal
4. Superior and inferior
5. Anterior and posterior
6. Superficial and deep
a) Structures that are closer to or farther away from the skin.
b) Structures that are on the front or on the back of the body.
c) Structures that are closer to or farther away from midline.
d) Structures that are above or below a specific area of the body.
e) Structures that are closer to or farther away from the trunk.
f) Structures that are closer to the front or the back of the body.


1. Dorsal and ventral – b
2. Medial and lateral – c
3. Proximal and distal – e
4. Superior and inferior – d
5. Anterior and posterior – f
6. Superficial and deep – a

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