Anatomical Planes & Directions

Front

What is the term for the front side of the body?

Back

Anterior

Front

What is the term for the back side of the body?

Back

Posterior

Front

What is the term for the upper side of the body?

Back

Superior

Front

What is the term for the lower side of the body?

Back

Inferior

Front

What is the term for the side of the body that is away from the midline?

Back

Lateral

Front

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

Back

Medial

Front

What is the term for the position lying face up?

Back

Supine

Front

What is the term for the position lying face down?

Back

Prone

Front

What is the term for a cut that divides the body into upper and lower parts?

Back

Transverse plane

Front

What is the term for a cut that divides the body into left and right parts?

Back

Sagittal plane