Session 3: Anatomical Positions

Question 1

Define coronal plane.

Answer 1

Split into front and back

Question 2

Define sagittal plane.

Answer 2

Cut into left and right

Question 3

Describe transverse plane.

Answer 3

Cut into top and bottom

Question 4

Define anterior

Answer 4

Front

Question 5

Define posterior

Answer 5

Behind

Question 6

Define lateral

Answer 6

Further from the midline

Question 7

Describe medial

Answer 7

Closer to the midline

Question 8

Define superior

Answer 8

Near to head

Question 9

Describe inferior

Answer 9

Nearer to feet

Question 10

Describe superficial

Answer 10

Close to surface

Question 11

Describe deep

Answer 11

Far from surface

Question 12

Define dorsal

Answer 12

Nearer to back

Question 13

Define ventral

Answer 13

Nearer to front

Question 14

Define proximal

Answer 14

Nearer to trunk

Question 15

Define distal

Answer 15

Further from trunk

Question 16

Define ipsilateral

Answer 16

Structures on the same side

Question 17

Define contralateral

Answer 17

Structures on different sides

Question 18

Define flexion

Answer 18

Decreasing angle of joint

Question 19

Define extension

Answer 19

Increasing angle of joint

Question 20

In what plane do extension and flexion occur?

Answer 20

Sagittal

Question 21

Define abduction

Answer 21

Structures move away from the midline

Question 22

Define adduction

Answer 22

Bring structure towards the middle line.

However is it possible to adduct beyond the midline

Question 23

Define pronation

Answer 23

Rotation so a structure faces downwards

Question 24

Define supination

Answer 24

Rotation so a structure faces upwards