Which term describes a position situated above or toward the crown of the head?

• A. Inferior
• B. Superior
• C. Lateral
• D. Medial

Answer: (B)

In anatomy, directional terms describe where a structure sits relative to another. The position above or toward the crown of the head is called superior. Superior means higher up on the body or closer to the head. For example, the eyes are superior to the mouth, since they’re higher up on the face.

Inferior would be the opposite—below or toward the feet. Lateral means toward the side of the body, away from the midline. Medial means toward the midline.

So, because the crown is at the top of the head, the term that describes being above or toward that top region is superior.