1.a. Anatomical Directions

Question 1

Dorsal

Answer 1

Towards the back, away from the ventral side
Top of the human brain

Question 2

Ventral

Answer 2

Towards the stomach, away from the dorsal

Question 3

Anterior

Answer 3

Towards the front end

Question 4

Posterior

Answer 4

Toward the rear end

Question 5

Superior

Answer 5

Above another part

Question 6

Inferior

Answer 6

Below another part

Question 7

Lateral

Answer 7

Toward the side, away from the midline

Question 8

Medial

Answer 8

Toward the midline, away from the side

Question 9

Proximal

Answer 9

Located close (approximate) to the point of origin or attachment

Question 10

Distal

Answer 10

Located more distant from the point of origin or attachment

Question 11

Ipsilateral

Answer 11

On the same side of the body

Question 12

Contralateral

Answer 12

On the opposite side of the body

Question 13

Coronal plane/frontal plane

Answer 13

A plane that shows brain structures as seen from the front

Question 14

Sagittal plane

Answer 14

A plane that shows brain structures as seen from the side

Question 15

Horizontal plane/transverse plane

Answer 15

A plane that shows brain structures as seen from above