Anatomical Terms

Front

What is the frontal (coronal) plane?

Back

The frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.

Front

What does 'distal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Distal refers to a position further away from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

Front

What is the location of the gluteal region?

Back

The gluteal region is located on the posterior surface of the body.

Front

What does 'proximal' mean in relation to the knee and thigh?

Back

Proximal refers to a position closer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body; the knee is distal to the thigh.

Front

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Lateral refers to a position away from the midline of the body.

Front

Define 'superior' in anatomical terms.

Back

Superior refers to a position above or higher than another part of the body.

Front

Define 'inferior' in anatomical terms.

Back

Inferior refers to a position below or lower than another part of the body.

Front

What is the significance of the transverse plane?

Back

The transverse plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.

Front

What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Medial refers to a position closer to the midline of the body.

Front

What is the anatomical position?

Back

The anatomical position is a standard position of the body used as a reference point, where the body stands upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.