Anatomical Directions, Cavities, Planes, Terms

Front

The pinky finger is ______ to the thumb in anatomical position.

Back

medial

Front

The heart is ______ to the skin.

Back

deep

Front

Your elbows are proximal to your

Back

wrist

Front

Which plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?

Back

midsagittal

Front

The belly side of a standing dog would be the _____ surface.

Back

ventral

Front

The head is _____ to the shoulders.

Back

superior

Front

This plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts.

Back

transverse plane

Front

_______ means towards the side of the body.

Back

lateral

Front

Which structure is most medial?

Back

nose

Front

The diaphragm is ______ to the abdominal cavity.

Back

superior