anatomical planes of the body and directions

Front

What is the term for the direction toward the back of the body?

Back

Posterior

Front

What is the term for the direction toward the front of the body?

Back

Anterior

Front

In anatomical terms, what does 'superior' mean?

Back

Above or higher in position.

Front

In anatomical terms, what does 'inferior' mean?

Back

Below or lower in position.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?

Back

Frontal plane.

Front

What is the term for the direction toward the head?

Back

Cranial or superior.

Front

What is the term for the direction toward the feet?

Back

Caudal or inferior.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the direction toward the midline of the body?

Back

Medial.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the direction away from the midline of the body?

Back

Lateral.

Front

What is the term for a horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts?

Back

Transverse plane.