directional anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
sagittal plane
A
divides body lengthwise into left and right
2
Q
midsagittal plane
A
divides into equal parts right and left
3
Q
medial
A
towards the plane
4
Q
lateral
A
away from the plane
5
Q
transverse plane
A
cuts across body horizontally
6
Q
superior
A
above plane
7
Q
inferior
A
below plane
8
Q
frontal plane
A
divides lengthwise into front and back
9
Q
anterior
A
in front of plane
10
Q
posterior
A
in back of plane
11
Q
proximal
A
close to reference point
12
Q
distal
A
away from reference point
13
Q
superficial
A
on or near surface
14
Q
deep
A
away from surface
15
Q
visceral (guts)
A
internal organs
