Anatomical Terminologies Review

My nose is ______________ to my shoulders

• inferior
• superior

My elbow is ______________ to my fingers

• proximal
• distal

Another word for back is _______________.

• ventral
• anterior
• dorsal
• sagital

Which of the following best describes anatomical position?

• Erect position of the body with the face directed forward, the arms at the side, and the palms of the hands facing forward
• erect position of the body with the face directed forward, the arms at the side, and the palms of the hands facing backwards
• laying position of the body with the face directed forward, the arms at the side, and the palms of the hands facing forward
• laying position of the body with the face directed forward, the arms at the side, and the palms of the hands facing backwards

What term means "toward the MIDLINE of the body?

• Medial 
• Lateral
• Intermediate
• Ipsilateral

If something is lower on your arm or leg it is _______

• Distal
• Proximal
• Supine
• Prone

If something is higher up on your arm or leg it is ______

• Proximal
• Distal
• Superficial
• Deep

What is the imaginary line drawn down the center of the body, dividing it into right and left halves?

• midline

• axillary line

• unilateral

• plane

Which plane is pictured here?

• frontal
• sagittal
• transverse
• midsagittal

Which plane is pictured here?

• frontal
• sagittal
• transverse
• midsagittal