Introduction to anatomy terms

Question 1

Anatomical position

Answer 1

Standing upright, feet together and facing forward. Arms by side, palms forward and thumbs pointing away from body.

Question 2

Superior (Cranial)

Answer 2

Nearer to the head

Question 3

Inferior (Caudal)

Answer 3

Nearer to the feet

Question 4

Anterior (Ventral)

Answer 4

Nearer to the front of body

Question 5

Posterior (Dorsal)

Answer 5

Nearer to the back of body

Question 6

Proximal

Answer 6

Nearer to the trunk or point of origin

Question 7

Distal

Answer 7

Farther from the trunk or point of origin

Question 8

Medial

Answer 8

Closer to the midline

Question 9

Lateral

Answer 9

Farther from the midline

Question 10

Superficial

Answer 10

Nearer to the surface

Question 11

Deep

Answer 11

Farther from the surface

Question 12

Sagittal Plane

Answer 12

Vertical plane; divides body in to right and left halves

Question 13

Frontal (Coronal) Plane

Answer 13

Vertical plane; divides body into anterior and posterior regions

Question 14

Transverse (horizontal; axial) Plane

Answer 14

Horizontal plane; divides body into superior and inferior regions