Directional Terms

Question 1

Superior/Inferior

Answer 1

above/behind

Question 2

Cephalic/Caudal

Answer 2

interchange with superior/inferior in humans

Question 3

Ventral/Dorsal

Answer 3

Bellyside/backside

Question 4

Proximal/Distal

Answer 4

Usually used in reference to arms and legs; Close to origin/Away from origin

Question 5

Medial/Lateral

Answer 5

Refers to midline Close to midline/away from midline

Question 6

Afferent/Efferent

Answer 6

Moving into organ of importance/Moving out of organ of importance

Question 7

Parietal/Visceral

Answer 7

Pertaining to membrane; Outer wall/Inner wall

Question 8

Superficial/Deep

Answer 8

Towards surface/Away from surface

Question 9

Define Sagittal Plane

Answer 9

A vertical plane that divides the body into right and left sides

Question 10

Define Midsagittal Plane

Answer 10

divides body into equal right and left sides

Question 11

Define Parasagittal Plane

Answer 11

divides body into unequal right and left sides

Question 12

Define Frontal or Coronal Plane

Answer 12

Divides the body or an organ into anterior (front)
and posterior (back) portions

Question 13

Define Transverse Plane

Answer 13

Divides the body or an organ into superior (upper)
and inferior (lower) portions