Anatomical Planes and Positions

Front

Which anatomical plane is the ONLY horizontal plane?

Back

transverse

Front

Which anatomical plane divides the body into equal right and left sides?

Back

Sagittal

Front

Which anatomical plane divides the body into front and back?

Back

frontal/coronal

Front

Anatomical Position
Options: Posterior, Anterior , Inferior, Superior

Back

Anterior

Front

Anatomical Position
Options: Posterior, Medial, Proximal, Anterior

Back

Posterior

Front

Anatomical Position
Options: Inferior, Proximal, Superior, Superficial

Back

Superior

Front

Anatomical Position
Options: Inferior, Proximal, Superior, Superficial

Back

Inferior

Front

Anatomical Position
Options: Deep, Medial, Lateral, Distal

Back

Medial

Front

Anatomical Position
Options: Deep, Medial, Lateral, Distal

Back

Lateral

Front

Anatomical Position
Options: Prone, Lateral, Supine, Proximal

Back

Proximal