Intro. to Anatomy Terminology

Front

Inferior

Back

Towards the feet or lower.

Front

Transverse (Horizontal) Plane

Back

The plane that passes horizontally dividing the body into superior and inferior parts.

Front

Organ System

Back

A group of organs that work together to perform a vital body function.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Front

Superficial

Back

Closer to the surface of the body.

Front

Tissues

Back

A group of similar cells.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Front

Cranial

Back

Towards the head or upper part of the body.

Front

Frontal (Coronal) Plane

Back

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

Front

Medial

Back

Closer to the midline of the body.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Front

Lateral

Back

Farther from the midline of the body.

Front

Deep

Back

Farther from the surface of the body.