Anatomical Terms

Front

What does 'Lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

It describes the side or direction toward the side of the body.

Front

What does 'Medial' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

It describes the middle or direction toward the middle of the body.

Front

What does 'Proximal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

It describes a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

Front

What does 'Superior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

It describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper.

Front

What is the definition of the sagittal plane?

Back

It divides the body into left and right.

Front

What does 'Inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

It describes a position below or lower than another part of the body.

Front

What does 'Anterior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

It describes a position toward the front of the body.

Front

What does 'Posterior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

It describes a position toward the back of the body.

Front

What is the definition of the frontal (coronal) plane?

Back

It divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.

Front

What is the definition of the transverse (horizontal) plane?

Back

It divides the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) parts.