Anatomical Planes/ Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Frontal/coronal
A
Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back)
2
Q
Transverse/horizontal
A
Inches the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower)
3
Q
Sagittal
A
Divides the body into right and left portions
4
Q
Median/mid sagittal
A
Divides the body into equal right and left portions
5
Q
Superior
A
Above
6
Q
Inferior
A
Below
7
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the ventral side
8
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the dorsal side
9
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the back or spine
10
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the front or belly
11
Q
Medial
A
Toward the median plane
12
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the median plane
13
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the point of attachment (hip and shoulder)
14
Q
Distal
A
Farther from points of attachment
15
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to body surface
