Body Planes, Directions, and Cavities

Question 1

superior

cranial

Answer 1

Toward the head end of the body; upper.

Question 2

inferior

caudal

Answer 2

Away from the head; lower.

Question 3

anterior

ventral

Answer 3

Front.

Question 4

posterior

dorsal

Answer 4

Back.

Question 5

medial

Answer 5

Toward the midline of the body.

Question 6

lateral

Answer 6

Away from the midline of the body.

Question 7

proximal

Answer 7

Toward or nearest the trunk or the point of origin of a part.

Question 8

distal

Answer 8

Away from or farthest from the trunk or the point or origin of a part.

Question 9

coronal plane

frontal plane

Answer 9

A vertical plane running from side to side; divides the body or any of its parts into anterior and posterior portions.

Question 10

sagittal plane

lateral plane

Answer 10

A vertical plane running from front to back; divides the body or any of its parts into right and left sides.

Question 11

axial plane

transverse plane

Answer 11

A horizontal plane; divides the body or any of its parts into upper and lower parts.

Question 12

median plane

Answer 12

Sagittal plane through the midline of the body; divides the body or any of its parts into right and left halves.