Body Planes and Positions

The eyes are _________ to the ears

• medial

• lateral

• anterior

• posterior

The head is _____ to the shoulders.

• proximal

• caudal

• superior

• inferior

How many anatomical planes are there?

• three

• four

• six

• two

Toward the back; opposite of Anterior

• Superior
• Posterior
• Inferior
• Lateral

_______ means towards the side of the body.

• distal

• proximal

• medial

• lateral

Used on limbs only.

• anterior/posterior
• inferior/superior
• proximal/distal
• ventral/dorsal

The knee is _______ to the ankle.

• proximal
• lateral
• distal
• medial

What direction is the arrow pointing?

• Inferior

• Proximal

• Superior

• Superficial

What direction is the arrow pointing?

• Inferior

• Proximal

• Superior

• Superficial

Anatomical Position...

• Used as a reference between medical professionals to describe the orientation and location of body parts

• Describe the positions of structures relative to other structures or locations in the body

• Descibe regions, parts, or divisions of the body