Anatomical position and planes

Question 1

Define: proximal

Answer 1

A part nearer to the attachment of the limb to the body

Question 2

Define: Distal

Answer 2

A part further from the attachment of a limb to the body

Question 3

Define: Superior

Answer 3

A point closer than another to the head end of the body

Question 4

Define: Inferior

Answer 4

A point that is further than another away from the head end of the body

Question 5

Define: Anterior/Ventral surface

Answer 5

The front surface of the body or structure

Question 6

Define: Posterior/Dorsal surface

Answer 6

The back of any structure or body

Question 7

Define: Medial

Answer 7

A structure lying closer than another to the mid-line of the body

Question 8

Define: Lateral

Answer 8

A structure lying further than another away from the mid-line of the body

Question 9

Define: top and bottom surface of foot

Answer 9

Dorsum (upper surface)
Plantar (sole)

Question 10

Define: top and bottom surface of hand

Answer 10

Dorsal (upper surface)
Palmar (palm of hand)

Question 11

Define: Supine position

Answer 11

Body lying on its posterior/dorsal surface

Question 12

Define: Prone position

Answer 12

Body lying on its anterior/ventral surface

Question 13

Define: (In the embryo)
1. Cranial
2. Caudal
3. Rostral

Answer 13

1. Pertaining to the head
2. Pertaining to the tail
3. Pertaining to the beak rather than the head as a whole

Question 14

Name the plane:
1. Split down the middle (into L/R)
2. And variation

Answer 14

1. Median/sagittal plane
2. Parasagittal sits parallel to this

Question 15

Name the plane: Split into anterior/posterior

Answer 15

Coronal plane (right angle to the sagittal plane)

Question 16

Name the plane: Split into superior/inferior

Answer 16

Transverse