Intro to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Front

Eyes are _______ to the brain.

Back

Anterior

Front

Scapula location: anterior or posterior?

Back

posterior

Front

Away from midline

Back

Lateral

Front

Divides body into top and bottom portions (superior-head; inferior-feet)

Back

Transverse Plane

Front

A body part is above another part or closer to the head.

Back

Superior

Front

Body standing straight, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward. Right and left refer to the body's perspective.

Back

Anatomical Position

Front

Toward the back; opposite of Anterior

Back

Posterior

Front

Closer to midline in relation to another part

Back

Medial

Front

The knee is _______ to the ankle.

Back

proximal

Front

The head is ______ to the chest.

Back

superior