Copy of 8.26.20 (Async) - Directional Terminology (5/28/2026) - Jason Poe | Library

Directional Terminology
Throughout the year, we will be referring to organs, components, or systems in relation to other organs, components, or systems. It is important that we have a set group of terms that we all consistently use.

Through this lesson, you'll watch a sweet video that I made and answer some questions, complete a simulation, then practice your learning!

First, watch and answer the questions in the edPuzzle below.  If you're not sure about an answer, go back in the video and keep trying!

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Which terms from the edPuzzle are you feeling good about using?

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Which terms from the edPuzzle are you still kind of confused about?

Go to the following link, then complete the super cool simulation:

https://www.wisc-online.com/learn/natural-science/life-science/ap15305/anatomical-terminology-relative-position

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Insert a screenshot of your completed simulation from the website above (page 21 of 21)

For questions 4 through 8, pick the BEST answer to complete the statement.

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The spine is ______ to the stomach.

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In a cat, the nose is ____ to the tail.

For questions 9 and 10, use two of the following terms to write your own statements comparing two body parts.
inferior
medial
lateral
anterior
posterior
ventral
dorsal
proximal
distal
You can write your statements for quadripeds or bipeds!

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(see above)

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Copy of 8.26.20 (Async) - Directional Terminology (5/28/2026)

Copy of 8.26.20 (Async) - Directional Terminology (5/28/2026)

Directional Terminology

Which terms from the edPuzzle are you feeling good about using?

Which terms from the edPuzzle are you still kind of confused about?

Insert a screenshot of your completed simulation from the website above (page 21 of 21)

The spine is ______ to the stomach.

In a cat, the nose is ____ to the tail.

(see above)

(see above)

Directional Terminology

Which terms from the edPuzzle are you feeling good about using?

Which terms from the edPuzzle are you still kind of confused about?

Insert a screenshot of your completed simulation from the website above (page 21 of 21)

The thumb is _______ to the pinky finger.

The mouth is ____ to the nose.

The heel is ____ to the thigh bone.

The spine is ______ to the stomach.

In a cat, the nose is ____ to the tail.

(see above)

(see above)