Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-toward the midline of the body
A)superior
B)anterior
C)medial
D)proximal
E)superficial
F)inferior
G)posterior
H)lateral
I)distal
J)deep

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Medial refers to the direction towards the midline of the body.

Answer: B
 Anterior refers to the direction towards the front of the body.

Answer: D
 Proximal refers to the direction closer to the point of attachment or origin of a structure.

Answer: E
 Superficial refers to the direction towards or on the surface of the body.

Answer: F
 Inferior refers to the direction towards the feet or away from the head.

Answer: G 
 Posterior refers to the direction towards the back of the body.

Answer: H 
 Lateral refers to the direction away from the midline of the body.

Answer: I 
 Distal refers to the direction further away from the point of attachment or origin of a structure.

Answer: J
 Deep refers to the direction further away from the surface of the body.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description