Directional and Regional Terms

Front

What does 'proximal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Proximal refers to a body part that is closer to the point of attachment to the trunk.

Front

What does 'distal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Distal refers to a body part that is further from the point of attachment to the trunk.

Front

What is the definition of 'medial'?

Back

Medial refers to a position that is closer to the midline of the body.

Front

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Lateral refers to a position that is further away from the midline of the body.

Front

What is the function of the transverse plane?

Back

The transverse plane divides the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) portions.

Front

What is a sagittal section?

Back

A sagittal section is a cut that divides the body into left and right parts.

Front

What is the definition of 'frontal section'?

Back

A frontal section divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.

Front

What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Superior refers to a position that is above another part of the body.

Front

What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Inferior refers to a position that is below another part of the body.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the shoulder region?

Back

The anatomical term for the shoulder region is 'deltoid'.