3 Cells and Tissues, Planes and Directions Flashcards
superior
toward the head or upper part of a structure
inferior
away from the head or toward the lower part of a structure
anterior
at or near the front of the body
posterior
at or near the back of the body
ventral
front or belly side of the organ or body, opposite of dorsal
dorsal
back side of the organ or body, opposite of ventral
lateral
away from the midline, toward the side
medial
toward the midline or middle of the body
proximal
nearer to the midline or origination of a structure
distal
farther from the midline or origination of a structure
superficial
closer to the surface of the body
deep
away from the surface of the body
frontal or coronal plane
divides the body into anterior and posterior sections
sagittal plane
divides the body vertically into right and left portions
midsagittal plane
divides the body vertically into equal right and left sides, also known as the midline