Anatomy: Anatomical Directions, and Cavities

Front

What is the term for 'away from midline'?

Back

Lateral

Front

What is the term for 'toward the back; opposite of Anterior'?

Back

Posterior

Front

What is the study of the functions of the body called?

Back

Physiology

Front

What is the term for standing erect with palms and feet facing forward?

Back

Anatomical Position

Front

What is the vertical plane that divides the body into ANTERIOR and POSTERIOR parts?

Back

Frontal

Front

What is the term for 'toward the head'?

Back

Superior

Front

What is the term for 'toward the feet'?

Back

Inferior

Front

What is the term for 'closer to the point of attachment'?

Back

Proximal

Front

What is the term for 'farther from the point of attachment'?

Back

Distal

Front

What is the horizontal plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts?

Back

Transverse