Week 2 HBS: Anatomical Directions, Cavities, Planes, and Regions

Which statement is false regarding the anatomical position?

• the palms face front

• the thumbs point away from body

• the head is turned to the left side

• the posture is standing erect

Match the following terms to the definition

• divides the body into right and left

• frontal plane

• divides into anterior & posterior

• transverse plane

• divides into superior & inferior

• sagittal plane

Your olecranal region are proximal to your

• axillary region

• carpal region

• brachial region

• oral region

The rib cage is _____ to the heart.

• proximal
• medial
• superficial
• distal

The eyes are _________ to the ears

• medial

• lateral

• anterior

• posterior

What body part is inferior to the sternal region?

• head
• neck
• heart
• hips

The knee is _______ to the ankle.

• proximal
• lateral
• distal
• medial

Which side is facing you?

• Ventral

• Dorsal

• Lateral

• Medial

Which side is facing you?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Lateral

• Medial

Label this image with the appropriate anatomical directions

a

b

c

d

Superior

Medial

Inferior

Lateral