Body Planes, Regions, and Cavities

Front

What is the term for the back of the body?

Back

Posterior

Front

What is the term for the front of the body?

Back

Anterior

Front

What is another term for anterior?

Back

Ventral

Front

What section divides the body into equal right and left parts?

Back

Mid-sagittal

Front

What is the term for the upper part of the body?

Back

Superior

Front

What is the term for the lower part of the body?

Back

Inferior

Front

What is the term for closer to the point of attachment?

Back

Proximal

Front

What is the term for farther from the point of attachment?

Back

Distal

Front

What plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

Back

Coronal (Frontal) Plane

Front

What is the term for the region located below the ribs?

Back

Abdominal Region