Body Planes, Directional Terms, and Regional Terms

Front

What is the term for a body part that is farther from the point of attachment?

Back

Distal

Front

What is the term for a body part that is closer to the point of attachment?

Back

Proximal

Front

What is the anatomical position?

Back

Standing upright with palms facing forward.

Front

What divides the body into left and right portions?

Back

Sagittal plane.

Front

What divides the body into front and back portions?

Back

Frontal plane.

Front

What divides the body into upper and lower portions?

Back

Transverse plane.

Front

What is the term for the front of the body?

Back

Anterior.

Front

What is the term for the back of the body?

Back

Posterior.

Front

What is the term for a body part that is closer to the midline of the body?

Back

Medial.

Front

What is the term for a body part that is farther from the midline of the body?

Back

Lateral.