Medical Terminology and Body Positions

Front

What does 'Antebrachial' refer to?

Back

Forearm

Front

What does 'Axillary' refer to?

Back

Armpit

Front

Identify the section or cut that divides the body into upper and lower parts.

Back

Transverse section

Front

Which of the following regions is NOT located on the anterior side of the body: Frontal, Pectoral, Umbilical, Vertebral?

Back

Vertebral

Front

What is the anatomical position?

Back

The standard position of the body used as a reference in anatomy, where the body is standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides with palms facing forward.

Front

What is the definition of 'Frontal Plane'?

Back

A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.

Front

What is the definition of 'Sagittal Plane'?

Back

A vertical plane that divides the body into right and left parts.

Front

What does 'Transverse Plane' refer to?

Back

A horizontal plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.

Front

What is the meaning of 'Medial'?

Back

Closer to the midline of the body.

Front

What is the meaning of 'Lateral'?

Back

Farther from the midline of the body.