Body Planes, Directional Terms, and Regional Terms

Front

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

Back

Proximal

Front

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

Back

Distal

Front

What does the term 'superior' refer to in anatomical terms?

Back

Closer to the head.

Front

What does the term 'inferior' refer to in anatomical terms?

Back

Farther from the head.

Front

What is the term for a body part that is located towards the midline of the body?

Back

Medial

Front

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

Back

Lateral

Front

What is the term for a body part that is deeper within the body?

Back

Deep

Front

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

Back

Superficial

Front

What is the transverse plane?

Back

A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts.

Front

What is the midsagittal plane?

Back

A vertical plane that divides the body into left and right halves.