Anatomical Position

Question 0

Sagittal Plane

Answer 0

This is the plane that passes through the anterior and posterior sides diving the body into right and left left halves.

Question 1

Frontal plane

Answer 1

Also known as the coronal plane. This is showing the body view from the front or back where you can section off by cutting through the coronal suture.

Question 2

Transverse Plane

Answer 2

Plane that horizontally passes through the body. Dividing the body into superior and inferior portions

Question 3

Anterior

Answer 3

The front of the body

Question 4

Posterior

Answer 4

The back of the body

Question 5

Medial

Answer 5

Closer to the midline of the body

Question 6

Lateral

Answer 6

Away from the midline of the body

Question 7

Proximal

Answer 7

Situated nearer to the center of the body or to a point of attachment. Usually expressed when dealing with appendages.

Question 8

Distal

Answer 8

Further away from the center of the body or point of attachment. usually involving appendages.