Anatomy definitions and terminology

Question 1

Definition of sagittal

Answer 1

Vertical plane dividing the body into right and left sides

Question 2

Definition of coronal

Answer 2

Vertical plane dividing the body into front and back

Question 3

Definition of transverse

Answer 3

Horizontal plane dividing the body into upper and lower parts

Question 4

Definition of anterior

Answer 4

Towards the front of the body

Question 5

Definition of posterior

Answer 5

Towards the back of the body

Question 6

Definition of superior

Answer 6

Towards the head

Question 7

Definition of inferior

Answer 7

Towards the soles of the feet

Question 8

Definition of medial

Answer 8

Towards the median plane

Question 9

Definition of lateral

Answer 9

Away from the median plane

Question 10

Definition of proximal

Answer 10

Towards the trunk

Question 11

Definition of distal

Answer 11

Away from the trunk

Question 12

Definition of superficial

Answer 12

Towards the skin

Question 13

Definition of deep

Answer 13

Towards the interior of the body

Question 14

Definition of internal

Answer 14

Within a body cavity

Question 15

Definition of external

Answer 15

Outside a body cavity

Question 16

Definition of ipsilateral

Answer 16

Same side

Question 17

Definition of contralateral

Answer 17

Opposite side

Question 18

Definition of femur

Answer 18

Thigh

Question 19

Definition of tarsus

Answer 19

Ankle

Question 20

Definition of temporal

Answer 20

Temporal region of the head

Question 21

Definition of fibula

Answer 21

Pin

Question 22

Definition of cuneiform

Answer 22

Wedge shaped

Question 23

Definition of navicular

Answer 23

Boat shaped

Question 24

Definition of digastric

Answer 24

2 bellies

Question 25

Definition of flexion

Answer 25

Decreases the angle at a joint

Question 26

Definition of extension

Answer 26

Increases the angle at a joint

Question 27

Definition of abduction

Answer 27

To move away from the midline

Question 28

Definition of adduction

Answer 28

To move towards to midline

Question 29

Definition of external/lateral

Answer 29

To turn away from the midline

Question 30

Definition of internal/medial

Answer 30

To turn towards the midline

Question 31

Definition of pronation

Answer 31

Turn the palmar surface towards the midline

Question 32

Definition of supination

Answer 32

Turn the palmar surface away from the midline

Question 33

Definition of inversion

Answer 33

Turn the plantar surface of foot medially

Question 34

Definition of eversion

Answer 34

Turn the plantar surface of foot laterally

Question 35

The anatomical postion

Answer 35

Toes pointing forward
Eyes directed to the horizon
Arms by sides
Palms face forwards

Question 36

Anatomical cavities

Answer 36

Cranial cavity
Spinal cavity
Thoracic cavity
Pericardial cavity
Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity