Body Planes, Directional Terms, and Regional Terms

Front

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

Back

Medial

Front

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

Back

Lateral

Front

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

Back

Proximal

Front

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

Back

Distal

Front

What is the term for a body part that is situated above another part?

Back

Superior

Front

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

Back

Inferior

Front

What plane divides the body into left and right portions?

Back

Sagittal

Front

What plane divides the body into front and back portions?

Back

Frontal (or Coronal)

Front

What plane divides the body into upper and lower portions?

Back

Transverse

Front

The wrist is ______ to the elbow.

Back

Distal