Anatomical directions/planes checkpoint

Front

The plane of the body that divides the body into anterior and posterior.

Back

Coronal plane

Front

The cavity that contains the reproductive organs and urinary bladder.

Back

Pelvic cavity

Front

The term used to describe a structure that is located further away from the surface of the body.

Back

Deep

Front

The term used to describe a structure that is located closer to the point of attachment or trunk of the body.

Back

Proximal

Front

The term used to describe a structure that is located further away from the point of attachment or trunk of the body.

Back

Distal

Front

The plane of the body that divides it into left and right sections.

Back

Sagittal plane

Front

The plane of the body that divides it into superior and inferior sections.

Back

Transverse plane

Front

The term used to describe a structure that is located towards the front of the body.

Back

Anterior

Front

The term used to describe a structure that is located towards the back of the body.

Back

Posterior

Front

The term used to describe a structure that is located towards the midline of the body.

Back

Medial