Body Planes, Directional Terms, and Regional Terms

Front

What term describes a position away from the surface of the body?

Back

Deep

Front

The patella is _______ to the coxal region.

Back

Distal

Front

The scapular region is ______ to the vertebral region.

Back

Lateral

Front

What plane divides the body into left and right portions?

Back

Sagittal

Front

What term means away from the head?

Back

Inferior

Front

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

Back

Medial

Front

What term refers to a position further from the midline of the body?

Back

Lateral

Front

What plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

Back

Frontal (or Coronal)

Front

What term describes a position closer to the point of attachment of a limb?

Back

Proximal

Front

What term refers to a position further from the point of attachment of a limb?

Back

Distal