Anatomical Position, Directional Terms and Planes

Question 1

Anterior (ventral)/posterior (dorsal)

Answer 1

Describes front/back

Question 2

Superior (cranial)/inferior (caudal)

Answer 2

Describes position higher/lower than another part of the body proper

Question 3

Lateral

Answer 3

Direction towards side of body

Question 4

Medial

Answer 4

Middle or direction towards middle of body

Question 5

Proximal/Distal

Answer 5

Describes a position in a limb that is farther/nearer from the point of attachment or trunk of the body

Question 6

superficial/deep

Answer 6

Describes a position closer/farther from the surface of the body

Question 7

Sagittal Plane

Answer 7

Divides body/organ vertically into right and left sections. (middle: Median/midsagittal) (Uneven: parasagittal)

Question 8

Frontal Plane

Answer 8

Divides body/organ into anterior and posterior

Question 9

Transverse Plane

Answer 9

Divides body/organ horizontally into upper and lower portions.(Produces cross sections)

Question 10

Anatomical Position

Answer 10

-Body upright
-Feet shoulder width apart and parallel
-Toes Forward
-Upper limbs are held out laterally from each side
-palms are face forward