Directional Terms in Anatomy

Front

Where is the buccal region in comparison to the popliteal region?

Back

Superior

Front

Where is a wound located if it's in the otic region?

Back

Ear

Front

A doctor refers a patient for an MRI image in the frontal plane. Into which divisions would this plane divide the imaged body part?

Back

Anterior and posterior

Front

Using directional terminology, where is the brachial region in relation to the abdomen?

Back

Anterior

Front

If a region of the body is medial, what does this imply?

Back

It is toward the midline of the body.

Front

Position of sacral and lumbar regions in anatomical position.

Back

The sacral region is inferior to the lumbar region.

Front

The epidermis is the top layer of skin compared to the underlying dermis of the skin. Using directional terms, where is the epidermis located in relation to the dermis?

Back

Superficial

Front

A dentist assesses structures including the teeth and tongue in which region?

Back

Oral

Front

During anatomy lab, students dissect a heart by cutting it into right and left portions. In which plane did students make this incision?

Back

Sagittal

Front

Following a car accident, a patient has a bruise across their chest. Which regional term is used to describe the location of this bruise?

Back

Pectoral