Anatomical Terminology

Front

Inferior

Back

Term meaning 'below' in anatomical terminology.

Front

Distal

Back

Term used to describe a position further from the point of attachment or origin, such as the ankle joint being distal to the knee joint.

Front

Inferior

Back

Term used to describe a position below another part, such as the feet being inferior to the knees.

Front

Transverse Plane

Back

A plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.

Front

Sagittal Section

Back

A cut or section that divides the body into left and right parts.

Front

Superior

Back

Term meaning 'above' in anatomical terminology.

Front

Proximal

Back

Term used to describe a position closer to the point of attachment or origin.

Front

Caudal

Back

Term meaning 'toward the tail' or 'lower part of the body'.

Front

Cranial

Back

Term meaning 'toward the head' or 'upper part of the body'.

Front

Frontal Plane

Back

A plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.