Anatomical Terms Worksheet In Anatomy, specific terms are used to explain the location of body organs, systems, as well as body movements. Fill in the missing words to make the passage correct using words from the word bank provided. reference, side, stand, body, arms, hands, anatomical, forward All anatomical terms have a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ point which is called the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ position. This is a_ _ _ _ _ _ _ position where you _ _ _ _ _ up, head straight and _ _ _ _ by your _ _ _ _, with the palm of your _ _ _ _ _ facing forward. Complete these sentences using the terms superior or inferior. The hands are ________________to the feet The knees are ________________ to the waist. The elbow is ________________ to the wrist. The calf muscle is ________________to the ankle. Complete these sentences using the terms anterior or posterior. The heel is ________________ to the toes. The biceps are _____________ to the triceps. The hamstring is ____________to the quadriceps. Complete these sentences using the terms lateral or medial. The arms are _______________to the midline. The neck is ______________to the arms. The shoulders are ___________to the midline. Anatomical Terms – Word Match Match the correct terms with their meanings. Place the correct letter in the empty column Term Definition Superior a) closer to the top of the limb Inferior b) lying face downwards Anterior c) towards the head, or above Posterior d) back or at the back of Lateral Medial e) closer toward the bottom or end of a limb f) towards the feet, or below Proximal g) front, or in front of Distal h) lying face upwards Supine i) toward the side of the body, or away from the midline of the body j) toward the midline of the body Prone Highlight the answer which will make the sentence correct. The big toe is on the lateral/medial side of the foot? The scapula is on the anterior/posterior side of the body? The hand is distal/proximal to the elbow? The hips are superior/inferior to the shoulders? The shoulders are medial/lateral to the spine? The knee is distal/proximal to the ankle?