Body Planes and Directional Terms - Definitions

Question 1

Vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior

Answer 1

Coronal (Frontal) Plane

Question 2

Vertice plane dividing the body into left and right

Answer 2

Sagittal (Lateral) Plane

Question 3

Horizontal plane dividing the body into superior and inferior

Answer 3

Transverse (Axial) Plane

Question 4

Mid-line of the body

Answer 4

Median (Mid-Sagittal)

Question 5

In front of or front

Answer 5

Anterior

Question 6

In behind of or behind

Answer 6

Posterior

Question 7

Towards the front of the body

Answer 7

Ventral

Question 8

Towards the back of the body

Answer 8

Dorsal

Question 9

Closer or towards the trunk or the point of origin of the body part

Answer 9

Proximal

Question 10

Away or farthest away from the trunk or the point of origin of the body part

Answer 10

Distal

Question 11

Towards the median

Answer 11

Medial or Ulnar

Question 12

Away from median

Answer 12

Lateral or Radial

Question 13

Towards the top of the head

Answer 13

Superior or Cranial

Question 14

Towards the feet

Answer 14

Inferior or Caudal

Question 15

Towards the surface

Answer 15

External or Superficial

Question 16

Away from the surface

Answer 16

Internal or Deep

Question 17

At or near the centre

Answer 17

Central

Question 18

Away from the centre

Answer 18

Peripheral

Question 19

Towards the front of the brain

Answer 19

Frontal

Question 20

Towards the back of the brain

Answer 20

Occipital

Question 21

Situated toward the oral or nasal region

Answer 21

Rostral

Question 22

The palm of the hand

Answer 22

Palmar

Question 23

The sole of the foot

Answer 23

Plantar