Anatomical Terminology

Front

Anatomical position: standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward.

Back

Front

Identify the section or cut.

Back

transverse section

Front

Identify the section or cut.

Back

coronal section

Front

Identify the section or cut.

Back

sagittal section

Front

Shoulder is _____ to elbow.

Back

proximal

Front

Term meaning 'below':

Back

Inferior

Front

Patient laying face down

Back

Prone

Front

A 47-year-old woman is laying on her back. What position is this?

Back

Supine

Front

16-year-old female on her right side position?

Back

Lateral

Front

Medical term for 'to the front'

Back

Anterior