Anatomical Terminology Review!

Front

What is the Carpal region?

Back

The Carpal region refers to the wrist area of the body, consisting of eight small bones that connect the hand to the forearm.

Front

What does the Coronal Plane do?

Back

The Coronal Plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.

Front

What is the anatomical position of the gluteus medius relative to the quadricep femoris?

Back

The gluteus medius is posterior to the quadricep femoris.

Front

How is the heel positioned in relation to the toes?

Back

The heel is posterior to the toes.

Front

What is the Transverse Plane?

Back

The Transverse Plane creates a horizontal line through the body, dividing it into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.

Front

Define the term 'anterior'.

Back

Anterior refers to the front side of the body.

Front

Define the term 'posterior'.

Back

Posterior refers to the back side of the body.

Front

What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Medial refers to a position closer to the midline of the body.

Front

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Lateral refers to a position farther from the midline of the body.

Front

What is the significance of the Median Plane?

Back

The Median Plane divides the body into equal left and right halves.