Planes & Directional Terminology

Front

What does 'distal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Distal refers to a position further away from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

Front

What is the term for the back side of the body?

Back

Dorsal.

Front

What does 'anterior' refer to in anatomical terminology?

Back

Anterior refers to a position towards the front of the body.

Front

What is the term for the front side of the body?

Back

Ventral.

Front

What does 'medial' mean in relation to body parts?

Back

Medial refers to a position closer to the midline of the body.

Front

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Lateral refers to a position further away from the midline of the body.

Front

What is the meaning of 'superior' in anatomical terminology?

Back

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

Front

What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the area towards the head?

Back

Cranial.

Front

What does 'caudal' refer to in anatomical terms?

Back

Caudal refers to a position towards the tail or lower part of the body.