anatomical terminology

Question 1

Horizontal

Answer 1

also called transverse

Question 2

Coronal

Answer 2

also called frontal

Question 3

sagittal

Answer 3

also called medium

Question 4

Midsagittal

Answer 4

cut down the exact line of left and right, the center

Question 5

Parasagittal

Answer 5

vertical cut that’s off center, separates the left and right in unequal parts

Question 6

Superior

Answer 6

above the head

Question 7

Inferior

Answer 7

below the head

Question 8

Anterior

Answer 8

in front of the head

Question 9

Posterior

Answer 9

Behind the head

Question 10

Medial

Answer 10

the midline

Question 11

Lateral

Answer 11

the side

Question 12

Rostral

Answer 12

towards the head

Question 13

Caudal

Answer 13

towards the tail

Question 14

Ventral

Answer 14

toward the stomach

Question 15

Dorsal

Answer 15

towards the back

Question 16

What are the planes?

Answer 16

Sagittal, coronal and horizontal

Question 17

What are the relative positions?

Answer 17

Superior/inferior
Medial/Lateral
Anterior/posterior
Rostral/caudal
Dorsal/Ventral