Directional Terms/ Body Planes

Front

Body parts away from the midsagittal plane are considered to be lateral.

Back

True

Front

The transverse plane divides the body into front and back.

Back

False

Front

The fingers are distal to the elbow.

Back

True

Front

The elbow is distal to the wrist.

Back

False

Front

Which plane is pictured here? Options: frontal, sagittal, transverse, midsagittal

Back

frontal

Front

Which plane is pictured here? Options: frontal, sagittal, transverse, midsagittal

Back

transverse

Front

The body is in the anatomic position when _____?

Back

it is facing forward

Front

When a body part is close to the midsagittal plane, it is considered _____

Back

medial

Front

Which of the following is NOT correct if the body is in the anatomic position? Options: the body is facing forward, the palms are forward and arms next to the body, the body is standing erect, the feet are turned outward

Back

the feet are turned outward

Front

If a body part is toward the front of the body it is _____

Back

anterior