Body Regions, Directions, and Planes

Front

What is the opposite directional term to lateral?

Back

medial

Front

What is the anatomical position?

Back

The anatomical position is a standard position of the body used as a reference in anatomy. In this position, the body is standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.

Front

What divides the body into front and back?

Back

Frontal Plane

Front

What term describes the region of the fingers and toes?

Back

digital region

Front

What is the term for the front of the body?

Back

anterior

Front

What is the term for the back of the body?

Back

posterior

Front

What is the term for the upper part of the body?

Back

superior

Front

What is the term for the lower part of the body?

Back

inferior

Front

What plane divides the body into left and right?

Back

Sagittal Plane

Front

What is the term for a structure closer to the point of attachment?

Back

proximal