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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Axial Regions of the Body

Question 1 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 WHITE IC

Which is the correct directional term for a region of the body that is toward the head?

Answer
A
inferior
B
posterior
C
anterior
D
superior

Explanation

In anatomical terminology, superior means toward the head or upper part of the body. Inferior means toward the feet, while anterior and posterior refer to the front and back. Therefore, superior is the correct term.

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