HBS Language of Anatomy

Front

Cubital

Back

Elbow

Front

A body part said to be furthest from the point of attachment to the trunk is said to be

Back

distal

Front

A _____ wound might require medical attention whereas a _____ cut or scratch would just need basic bandages.

Back

deep, superficial

Front

Which anatomical plane is the ONLY horizontal plane?

Back

transverse

Front

Toward or at the front of the body

Back

anterior

Front

The term for the back side of the body

Back

dorsal

Front

The anatomical term for the side of the body that is away from the midline

Back

lateral

Front

The anatomical term for the side of the body that is closer to the midline

Back

medial

Front

The plane that divides the body into left and right parts

Back

sagittal

Front

The term for a body part that is closer to the point of attachment to the trunk

Back

proximal