Medical Terminology - Directions and Planes Flashcards

Front

farthest from the center of the body

Back

distal

Front

nearest to the center of the body

Back

proximal

Front

at or near the front surface of the body

Back

anterior or ventral

Front

at or near the back surface of the body

Back

posterior or dorsal

Front

above

Back

superior or cephalic

Front

below

Back

inferior or caudal

Front

middle

Back

medial

Front

side

Back

lateral

Front

The plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves.

Back

Sagittal or median plane.

Front

the plane that divides the body into dorsal and ventral sides

Back

coronal or frontal