Anatomy Terms

Front

What term describes bones in relation to the skin?

Back

Deep

Front

What term refers to a position toward the midline of the body?

Back

Medial

Front

What term indicates a position close to the origin of a structure?

Back

Proximal

Front

What term describes the position of the arms in relation to the chest?

Back

Lateral

Front

What plane divides the body into upper and lower sections?

Back

Transverse plane

Front

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

Back

Lateral

Front

What term refers to a position further from the point of attachment?

Back

Distal

Front

What term describes a position below another structure?

Back

Inferior

Front

What term refers to a position above another structure?

Back

Superior

Front

What plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

Back

Frontal plane