Anatomical Terminology

Question 1

What is the definition of Anatomical Terminology?

Answer 1

Describes the location of body parts and various body regions

Question 2

Describe anatomical position

Answer 2

• Body is standing up right
• Facing forward
• Arms at the side and palms facing forward

Question 3

Define the directional anatomical terms listed below:
* Superior
* Inferior
* Proximal
* Distal
* Medial
* Lateral

Answer 3

• Superior: above
• Inferior: below
• Proximal: closer to the attachment
• Distal: further from attachment
• Medial: middle of the body
• Lateral: side of the body

Question 4

Define the directional anatomical terms listed below:
* Ventral
* Dorsal
* Sagittal
* Midsagittal
* Transverse

Answer 4

• Ventral: toward the front of the body (anterior, coronal, or frontal)
• Dorsal: toward the back of the body (posterior)
• Sagittal: Divides body into right and left sides
• Midsagittal: Midline through the center of the body
• Transverse: Divides the body into a top and bottom (superior and inferior)