Chpt 2 Vocab List

Question 1

Superficial

Answer 1

towards or at the body surface

Question 2

Transverse plane (horizontal plane)

Answer 2

divides body into superior(top) and inferior(bottom) sections

Question 3

Median plane (sagittal)

Answer 3

divides body into right and left halves

Question 4

Lateral

Answer 4

refers to body parts located away from midline (or on the side)

Question 5

Proximal

Answer 5

refers to body parts close to point of reference or origin of body

Question 6

Peripheral

Answer 6

refers to extremities (arms and legs) or surrounding outer regions

Question 7

Inferior (caudal)

Answer 7

means away from head or towards lower part of body

Question 8

Prone Position

Answer 8

Lying face downward, on your stomach

Question 9

Medial

Answer 9

refers to body parts located near middle of midline of body

Question 10

Posterior (dorsal)

Answer 10

refers to body parts toward or on the back of body

Question 11

Supine Position

Answer 11

lying face upward, on your back

Question 12

Superior(cranial or cephalic)

Answer 12

means towards head or upper body

Question 13

Anterior (ventral)

Answer 13

refers to body parts toward or on the front of body