Anatomy Flashcard

Front

Which term describes the front or direction toward the front of the body?

Back

Anterior

Front

What term describes a position below or lower than another part of the body?

Back

Inferior

Front

Which plane divides the body or an organ vertically into right and left sides?

Back

Sagittal

Front

What term describes a position nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body?

Back

Proximal

Front

Which body cavity contains the lungs, heart, stomach, and intestines?

Back

Ventral cavity

Front

What term describes a position closer to the surface of the body?

Back

Superficial

Front

Which term describes a position above or higher than another part of the body?

Back

Superior

Front

Which plane divides the body or an organ into an anterior (front) portion and a posterior (rear) portion?

Back

Frontal

Front

What term describes a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body?

Back

Distal

Front

Which term describes the side or direction toward the side of the body?

Back

Lateral