Anatomical Terms

Front

The scapula is on the anterior/posterior side of the body?

Back

posterior

Front

The eyes are _______ to the brain.

Back

Anterior

Front

Away from midline

Back

Lateral

Front

Divides body into top and bottom portions (superior-head; inferior-feat)

Back

Transverse Plane

Front

A body part is above another part, or is closer to the head.

Back

Superior

Front

Body is standing straight, facing forward, upper limbs at side and palms facing forward.
*right and left refer to "right" and "left" of the body in position.

Back

Anatomical Position

Front

Toward the back; opposite of Anterior

Back

Posterior

Front

Closer to midline in relation to another part

Back

Medial

Front

The knee is _______ to the ankle.

Back

proximal

Front

The head is ______ to the chest.

Back

superior