Body Planes

Front

What is the Transverse plane?

Back

The Transverse plane divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts.

Front

What is the Abdominopelvic cavity?

Back

The Abdominopelvic cavity is a large body cavity that includes both the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity.

Front

What does proximal mean?

Back

Proximal refers to a position closer to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Front

What does distal mean?

Back

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

Front

What is the Ventral plane?

Back

The Ventral plane refers to the front or belly side of the body.

Front

What is the Dorsal plane?

Back

The Dorsal plane refers to the back side of the body.

Front

What is the difference between anterior and posterior?

Back

Anterior refers to the front of the body, while posterior refers to the back.

Front

What does superior mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Superior means above or higher in position.

Front

What does inferior mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Inferior means below or lower in position.

Front

What is the Lateral plane?

Back

The Lateral plane refers to the side of the body, away from the midline.