Review 1.8: Anatomical Terminology

Which of the following is NOT part of the description for the "anatomical position"?

• Laying down
• Facing forward
• Arms at sides
• Palms toward front

The ____ plane divides the body into left and right portions (not necessarily equal portions).

• Sagittal plane
• Frontal plane
• Transverse plane

The ____ plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.

• Sagittal plane
• Frontal plane
• Transverse plane

The ____ plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions.

• Sagittal plane
• Frontal plane
• Transverse plane

The viewer's LEFT side is the patient's ____ side.

• Left
• Right

____ means away from the midline.

• Lateral
• Medial
• Superior
• Inferior

____ means at or near the back of the body.

• Posterior
• Anterior
• Superficial
• Deep

____ means above or higher than another organ or part of the body.

• Superior
• Inferior
• Superficial
• Deep

____ means to be closer to the point of attachment for a limb.

• Proximal
• Distal
• Lateral
• Medial

____ means to be farther from the surface of the body.

• Deep
• Superficial
• Anterior
• Posterior