Anatomical Terms

Front

What is the term for the back side of the body?

Back

Posterior

Front

What is the term for the front side of the body?

Back

Anterior

Front

What is the term for a body part that is closer to the point of attachment?

Back

Proximal

Front

What is the term for a body part that is farther from the point of attachment?

Back

Distal

Front

What is the term for a body part that is towards the midline of the body?

Back

Medial

Front

What is the term for a body part that is away from the midline of the body?

Back

Lateral

Front

What is the term for a body part that is closer to the surface of the body?

Back

Superficial

Front

What is the term for a body part that is deeper within the body?

Back

Deep

Front

What is the body cavity that contains the lungs and heart?

Back

Thoracic cavity

Front

What is the body cavity that contains the digestive organs?

Back

Abdominal cavity