Orientation of Planes in the Body

Front

What is the motion occurring at the ankle joint when the toes point downward?

Back

Plantar flexion

Front

What are the alternative terms for anterior and posterior?

Back

Ventral and dorsal

Front

What term describes a position that is away from the midline of the body?

Back

Lateral

Front

What motion is represented by the inward rotation of the foot?

Back

Inversion

Front

What motion is represented by the outward rotation of the foot?

Back

Eversion

Front

What is the term for the position of the body when lying face up?

Back

Supine

Front

What is the term for the position of the body when lying face down?

Back

Prone

Front

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

Back

Anterior

Front

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

Back

Posterior

Front

What is the term for the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body?

Back

Abduction