Chapter 7:2 Planes, Directions, Cavities, Quadrants

Front

What term describes a body part that is above another part or closer to the head?

Back

Superior

Front

What is the term for the position where the body is standing straight, facing forward, with upper limbs at the side and palms facing forward?

Back

Anatomical Position

Front

What quadrant is represented by the number 4 in the abdominal cavity?

Back

LLQ (Left Lower Quadrant)

Front

What plane divides the body into top and bottom portions?

Back

Transverse Plane

Front

What term describes the relationship of the knee to the ankle?

Back

Proximal

Front

What term refers to a body part that is closer to the midline of the body?

Back

Medial

Front

What is the term for a body part that is farther from the midline?

Back

Lateral

Front

What plane divides the body into right and left portions?

Back

Sagittal Plane

Front

What term describes a position that is toward the front of the body?

Back

Anterior

Front

What term describes a position that is toward the back of the body?

Back

Posterior