Anatomy/ Physiology: Anatomical Planes

Question 1

Normal anatomical position

Answer 1

Standing face forward Arms at side Palms facing forward

Question 2

Midline (Right/ Left)

Answer 2

Line through middle of N.A.P. (top of head, down torso, through groin, dividing legs) (Left and Right refer to PATIENT’S left/ right side)

Question 3

Medial/ Lateral

Answer 3

Medial: objects TOWARDS midline Lateral: objects AWAY from midline

Question 4

Distal/ Proximal

Answer 4

With regard to LIMBS: Distal: Away from torso Proximal: Next to torso

Question 5

Transverse line (Superior/ Inferior)

Answer 5

Line dividing the body at the waist to: Superior (Upper) Inferior (Lower)

Question 6

Midaxillary Line (Anterior/ Posterior)

Answer 6

Line down the center (top of head, down torso, to feet) of side to: Anterior: Front (ventral) Posterior: Back (dorsal)

Question 7

Answer 7

A: Midline

B: LEFT

C: RIGHT

D: Superior

E: Transverse Line

F: Inferior

G: Lateral

H: Medial

I: Proximal

J: Distal

Question 8

Answer 8

A: Midaxillary Line

B: Anterior

C: Posterior