Lab Exam 1 Directional Terms

Question 1

Anterior (ventral)

Answer 1

Front (ex.the toes are anterior to the heel)

Question 2

Lateral

Answer 2

Toward the side (ex. The ears are lateral to the nose)

Question 3

Proximal

Answer 3

Closer to point of attachment (ex. The elbow is proximal to the wrist)

Question 4

Deep

Answer 4

Toward the core (ex. The lungs are deep to the ribs)

Question 5

Medial

Answer 5

Toward the midline (ex. The sternum is medial to the shoulder)

Question 6

Sagittal plane

Answer 6

Divides body into left and right portions

Question 7

Distal

Answer 7

Away from point of attachment (ex. The toes are distal to the knee)

Question 8

Midsagittal plane

Answer 8

Divides body or organ equally into left and right halves

Question 9

Superior

Answer 9

Above (ex. The nose is superior to the chin)

Question 10

Dorsal (posterior)

Answer 10

Back view

Question 11

Posterior (dorsal)

Answer 11

Back view (ex. The spine is posterior to the sternum)

Question 12

Peripheral

Answer 12

Away from the center of the body

Question 13

Transverse plane

Answer 13

Divides body or organ into top and bottom halves (horizontal)

Question 14

Frontal (coronal) plane

Answer 14

Divides body into front and back halves (posterior and anterior)

Question 15

Ventral (anterior)

Answer 15

Front

Question 16

Inferior

Answer 16

Below (ex. The stomach is inferior to the head)