Anatomical Planes & Directions 1

Front

What is the definition of 'Proximal'?

Back

Proximal refers to a position in a limb that is closer to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body.

Front

What is the definition of 'Distal'?

Back

Distal refers to a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or from the trunk of the body.

Front

What does 'Medial' mean in anatomical terms?

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 farther from the midline of the body.

Front

What is the definition of 'Deep'?

Back

Deep refers to a position that is further away from the surface of the body.

Front

What is the definition of 'Superficial'?

Back

Superficial refers to a position that is closer to the surface of the body.

Front

What is the Transverse Plane?

Back

The Transverse Plane divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) portions.

Front

What is the Frontal Plane?

Back

The Frontal Plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.

Front

What is the Sagittal Plane?

Back

The Sagittal Plane divides the body into left and right portions.

Front

What is the definition of 'Anterior'?

Back

Anterior refers to the front of the body.