Terms

Question 1

Anatomical Position

Answer 1

normal position of the human body when active

Question 2

Anterior

Answer 2

situated more towards the head

Question 3

Axis

Answer 3

straight line with respect to which a body or figure is symmetrical

Question 4

Caudal

Answer 4

synonym for posterior

Question 5

Cranial

Answer 5

of or relating to the brain

Question 6

Distal

Answer 6

further from the point of attachment

Question 7

Dorsal

Answer 7

back or upper surface

Question 8

Frontal Axis

Answer 8

line running left to right through the center of the eyeballs

Question 9

Frontal Plane

Answer 9

Any of the vertical planes passing through the body from head to feet

Question 10

Kinesiology

Answer 10

scientific study of human movement

Question 11

Lateral

Answer 11

to the side

Question 12

Medial

Answer 12

towards the middle

Question 13

Midline

Answer 13

imaginary line that divides the body in to right and left halves

Question 14

Plane

Answer 14

flat surface as determined by three points in space

Question 15

Posterior

Answer 15

nearer the rear or hind end

Question 16

Prone

Answer 16

lying flat with the chest down and the back up

Question 17

Proximal

Answer 17

nearest

Question 18

Sagittal Plane

Answer 18

vertical plane that passes from dorsal to ventral, dividing body into two halves

Question 19

Superficial

Answer 19

near the surface

Question 20

Superior

Answer 20

above; over

Question 21

Supine

Answer 21

position of the body, lying down with the face up

Question 22

Transverse Plane

Answer 22

divides the body into superior and inferior parts

Question 23

Ventral

Answer 23

of or relating to the belly; front side of the human body