Body Planes

Front

What does the midsagittal plane separate the body into?

Back

Left and right.

Front

What is the study of the functions of the body called?

Back

Physiology.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Front

Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior?

Back

Frontal plane.

Front

What side of the body is facing you if you are looking at someone?

Back

Anterior.

Front

What side of the body is facing away from you if you are looking at someone?

Back

Posterior.

Front

What is the term for the plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts?

Back

Transverse plane.

Front

What does the term 'lateral' refer to in anatomy?

Back

The side of the body that is away from the midline.

Front

What does the term 'medial' refer to in anatomy?

Back

The side of the body that is closer to the midline.

Front

What is the anatomical position?

Back

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides, palms facing forward.

Front

What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?

Back

Anatomy is the study of body structure, while physiology is the study of body function.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2