AnatomicalTermsAndPlanesOfReference

Question 1

Dorsal (Superior)

Answer 1

Toward the back of the body, or toward the top of the head

Question 2

Ventral (Inferior)

Answer 2

Toward the front (belly) of the body, or towards the bottom of the head

Question 3

Anterior (Rostral)

Answer 3

Toward the front or away from the back, toward the nose

Question 4

Posterior (Caudal)

Answer 4

Toward the back, or away from the front.

Question 5

Superficial

Answer 5

Toward the surface

Question 6

Deep

Answer 6

Away from the surface

Question 7

Lateral

Answer 7

Away from the axis or midline

Question 8

Medial

Answer 8

Toward the axis or midline

Question 9

Proximal

Answer 9

Closer to the midline

Question 10

Distal

Answer 10

Further from the midline

Question 11

Peripheral

Answer 11

Toward the outward surface or part

Question 12

Coronal / Frontal Plane

Answer 12

A section or slice through the brain from the top & parallel to a line between the ears. Plane that divides the body into front and back.

X-Z Plane

Question 13

Sagittal / Median Plane

Answer 13

A section or slice through the brain from the top and parallel to the line of the nose. Plane that divides the body into right and left side.

Y-Z Plane

Question 14

Transverse / Horizontal / Axial Plane

Answer 14

A section or slice through the brain form the back and parallel to a line between the eyes. Plane that divides the body from top and bottom

X-Y Plane

Question 15

Ipsilateral

Answer 15

On the same side of the body or head

Question 16

Contralateral

Answer 16

On the opposite side of the body

Question 17

Unilateral

Answer 17

On the same side (one side) of the body

Question 18

Bilateral

Answer 18

On both sides of the body or head