Anatomical Terms of direction and body systems practice

Front

The ankle is ___ to the foot.

Back

proximal

Front

Divides body into top and bottom portions (superior-head; inferior-feet)

Back

Transverse Plane

Front

The stomach is part of the __________ system.

Back

digestive

Front

Describes a position above or higher than another part of the body.

Back

Superior

Front

The skull is ____ to the vertebrae.

Back

superior

Front

Describes a position closer to the midline of the body.

Back

Medial

Front

The wrist is ___ to the elbow.

Back

distal

Front

Divides the body into left and right portions.

Back

Sagittal Plane

Front

The heart is located in the __________ cavity.

Back

thoracic

Front

Describes a position further away from the midline of the body.

Back

Lateral