Anatomical, Directional, and Regional Terms

Front

What does the term 'anterior' mean?

Back

The term 'anterior' refers to the front side of the body.

Front

What is a sagittal section?

Back

A sagittal section is a cut that divides the body into left and right portions.

Front

What does the transverse plane do?

Back

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

Front

Define 'proximal'.

Back

Proximal refers to a point that is closer to the attachment of a limb to the trunk.

Front

What is the midline of the body?

Back

The midline is the location that runs down the center of the body, dividing it into left and right halves.

Front

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Lateral refers to the side of the body that is away from the midline.

Front

Define 'inferior'.

Back

Inferior refers to a position that is lower or below another part of the body.

Front

What is the meaning of 'superior'?

Back

Superior refers to a position that is higher or above another part of the body.

Front

What does 'distal' mean?

Back

Distal refers to a point that is further away from the attachment of a limb to the trunk.

Front

What is a frontal section?

Back

A frontal section is a cut that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.