Health Science Directional Terms

Front

A constant state of natural balance within the body

Back

Homeostasis

Front

Body erect and facing forward with palms and toes facing forward.

Back

Anatomical Position

Front

Splits the body into left and right sides.

Back

Sagittal plane

Front

Splits the body into anterior and posterior parts.

Back

Coronal plane

Front

Splits the body into inferior and superior parts.

Back

Transverse plane

Front

Makes up the trunk of the body, includes the cranium, spine, ribs, and pelvis.

Back

Axial Skeleton

Front

Is made up of the arms and legs.

Back

Appendicular skeleton

Front

Above or top.

Back

Superior

Front

Below or bottom.

Back

Inferior

Front

Towards the front or in front of.

Back

Anterior