Human Body Terms

Question 1

Anterior

Answer 1

To the front of the body

Question 2

External

Answer 2

On or near the surface of the body

Question 3

Medial

Answer 3

Toward the midline or the middle of the body

Question 4

Palmar

Answer 4

Concerning the palm of the hand

Question 5

Proximal

Answer 5

Nearest to the center of the body origin or point of attachment

Question 6

Superior

Answer 6

Higher or above or toward the head

Question 7

Posterior

Answer 7

To the back of the body

Question 8

Internal

Answer 8

Within or near the center of the body

Question 9

Lateral

Answer 9

Toward the side of the body

Question 10

Plantar

Answer 10

Concerning the sole of the foot

Question 11

Distal

Answer 11

Farthest form the center of the body, origin or point of attachment

Question 12

Inferior

Answer 12

Beneath or lower or away from the head

Question 13

Dorsal

Answer 13

Cavities located in the back of the body and include the cranial cavity

Question 14

Ventral

Answer 14

Cavities located in the front of the body and include the thoracic cavity

Question 15

Frontal plane

Answer 15

Divides the body vertically into front and back portions

Question 16

Sagittal plane

Answer 16

Divides the body vertically into right and left portions

Question 17

Transverse plane

Answer 17

Divides the body horizontally into upper and lower portions