Body Planes, Directional Terms, and Regional Terms

Front

What is the term for a body part that is farther from the point of attachment?

Back

Distal

Front

What is the term for a body part that is closer to the point of attachment?

Back

Proximal

Front

What body plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions?

Back

Coronal Plane

Front

What body plane divides the body into upper and lower portions?

Back

Transverse Plane

Front

What body plane divides the body into left and right portions?

Back

Sagittal Plane

Front

What is the term for a position that is toward the midline of the body?

Back

Medial

Front

What is the term for a position that is away from the midline of the body?

Back

Lateral

Front

What is the term for a position that is closer to the surface of the body?

Back

Superficial

Front

What is the term for a position that is farther from the surface of the body?

Back

Deep

Front

What is the term for a body part that is located below another part?

Back

Inferior