Body Planes, Regions, and Cavities

Front

What is the anatomical position?

Back

The anatomical position is when the body is upright, facing forward, with feet flat and directed forward, and arms at the sides with palms facing forward.

Front

What plane divides the body into front and back portions?

Back

The frontal plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.

Front

Which organ is located in the cranial cavity?

Back

The brain is located in the cranial cavity.

Front

What does it mean to move medially?

Back

To move medially means to move closer to the midline of the body.

Front

What is another term for anterior?

Back

Another term for anterior is ventral.

Front

What is the sagittal plane?

Back

The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions.

Front

What is the transverse plane?

Back

The transverse plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions.

Front

What does 'superior' refer to in anatomical terms?

Back

Superior refers to a position that is above or higher than another part of the body.

Front

What does 'inferior' mean in anatomy?

Back

Inferior refers to a position that is below or lower than another part of the body.

Front

What does 'lateral' mean?

Back

Lateral refers to a position that is farther away from the midline of the body.