Anatomical Directions and Positions Review

Which plane divides the body into top and bottom?

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Frontal plane

• Coronal plane

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

• Medial

• Lateral

• Superior

• Inferior

What is the term for a body part that is far from the point of origin?

• Proximal

• Distal

• Superior

• Inferior

What is the term for a body part that is on the dorsal side of the arm?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Superior

• Inferior

What side of the body is being shown

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Inferior

• Superior

What side of the body is being shown?

• Posterior

• Medial

• Proximal

• Anterior

What direction is the arrow pointing?

• Inferior

• Proximal

• Superior

• Superficial

What direction is the arrow pointing?

• Inferior

• Proximal

• Superior

• Superficial

What direction are the arrows pointing?

• Deep

• Medial

• Lateral

• Distal

What direction are the arrows pointing?

• Prone

• Lateral

• Distal

• Proximal