Anatomical directions and planes FLASHCARD

Front

What is the sagittal plane?

Back

The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right parts.

Front

What is the frontal (coronal) plane?

Back

The frontal plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.

Front

What is the transverse plane?

Back

The transverse plane divides the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) portions.

Front

What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Medial refers to a position closer to the midline of the body.

Front

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Lateral refers to a position farther from the midline of the body.

Front

What does 'proximal' mean?

Back

Proximal refers to a position closer to the point of attachment or origin.

Front

What does 'distal' mean?

Back

Distal refers to a position farther from the point of attachment or origin.

Front

What is the definition of 'anterior'?

Back

Anterior refers to the front side of the body.

Front

What is the definition of 'posterior'?

Back

Posterior refers to the back side of the body.

Front

What is the difference between superior and inferior?

Back

Superior refers to a position above another part, while inferior refers to a position below another part.