Introduction To The Body

Question 1

Median

Answer 1

The ///// plane is the midline longitudinal plane dividing the head and torso into right and left halves. The presence of the sectioned midline of the vertebral column and spinal cord is characteristic of this plane. The ///// plane is the middle sagittal (mid-sagittal) plane.

Question 2

Sagittal

Answer 2

The ////_/ plane is a longitudinal plane dividing the head and torso into left and right parts (*not halves). It is parallel to the median plane.

Question 3

Coronal

Answer 3

The ////_/ plane is a longitudinal plane dividing the body (head, torso, limbs) or its parts into front and back halves or parts.

Question 4

Frontal

Answer 4

The ////_/ plane is a longitudinal plane dividing the body (head, torso, limbs) or its parts into front and back halves or parts.

Question 5

Transverse

Answer 5

The ///// plane divides the body into upper and lower halves or parts (cross sections). It is perpendicular to the longitudinal planes. ///// planes may be horizontal planes of the upright body. (*also referred to as the “axial” or “transaxial” by radiologists)

Question 6

Cross

Answer 6

The ///// plane divides the body into upper and lower halves or parts (cross sections). It is perpendicular to the longitudinal planes. ///// planes may be horizontal planes of the upright body. (*also referred to as the “axial” or “transaxial” by radiologists)

Question 7

Anatomical Position

Answer 7

Body erect, arms at sides, palms up

Question 8

Cranial

Answer 8

This term refers to a structure being closer to the head or higher than another structure of the body. This term is not used with respect to the limbs.

Question 9

Superior

Answer 9

This term refers to a structure being closer to the head or higher than another structure of the body. This term is not used with respect to the limbs.

Question 10

Rostral

Answer 10

This term refers to a structure being closer to the head or higher than another structure of the body. This term is not used with respect to the limbs.

Question 11

Anterior

Answer 11

This term refers to a structure being more in front than another structure in the body.

Question 12

Ventral

Answer 12

This term refers to a structure being more in front than another structure in the body.

Question 13

Dorsal

Answer 13

This term refers to a structure being more in back than another structure in the body.

Question 14

Posterior

Answer 14

This term refers to a structure being more in back than another structure in the body.

Question 15

Medial

Answer 15

This term refers to a structure that is closer to the median plane than another structure in the body.

Question 16

Lateral

Answer 16

This term refers to a structure that is further away from the median plane than another structure in the body.

Question 17

Proximal

Answer 17

Employed only with reference to the limbs, this term refers to a structure being closer to the median plane or root of the limb than another structure in the limb.

Question 18

Distal

Answer 18

Employed only with reference to the limbs, this term refers to a structure being further away from the median plane or root of the limb than another structure in the limb.

Question 19

Caudal

Answer 19

This term refers to a structure being closer to the feet or the lower part of the body than another structure in the body. This term is not used with respect to the limbs.

Question 20

Inferior

Answer 20

This term refers to a structure being closer to the feet or the lower part of the body than another structure in the body. This term is not used with respect to the limbs.

Question 21

Superficial

Answer 21

The term “/////” is synonymous with external. Related to the reference point on the chest wall, a structure closer to the surface of the body is /////.

Question 22

Deep

Answer 22

The term “/////” is synonymous with internal. Related to the reference point on the chest wall, a structure further away from the surface is /////.

Question 23

Ipsilateral

Answer 23

The term “////_/” means “on the same side”. In this case, the same side as the reference point.

Question 24

Contralateral

Answer 24

The term “////_/” means “on the opposite side”. In this case, the opposite side as the reference point.