Match each of the following terms with its correct definition.

a. anterior e. proximal
b. lateral f. superficial
c. superior g. posterior
d. medial


118. _____ Toward the head, upper or above

119. _____ Toward the midline of the body

120. _____ In humans, this term means the same as ventral

121. _____ Nearest to the point of origin

122. _____ Toward the back of the body

123. _____ Nearest the surface of the body

124. _____ Toward the side of the body


1. c. superior
2. d. medial
3. a. anterior
4. e. proximal
5. g. posterior
6. f. superficial
7. b. lateral

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