Posterior denotes movement toward which part of the body?

• A. Toward the front
• B. Toward the back
• C. Above
• D. Below

Answer: (B)

In anatomy, directional terms describe where structures are relative to the body. Posterior means toward the back of the body. It’s the opposite of anterior, which is toward the front. So when something moves toward the back, that’s posterior. The other directions don’t fit: toward the front is anterior, above is superior, and below is inferior.