Anatomy Directional Terms & Planes of Motion

Front

What is the term for standing straight with palms forward and feet together?

Back

Anatomical Position

Front

Which term refers to the direction towards the front?

Back

Anterior

Front

What is the term for the direction towards the back?

Back

Posterior

Front

Which term describes the direction towards the head?

Back

Superior

Front

What is the term for the direction away from the head?

Back

Inferior

Front

Which term refers to the direction towards the midline?

Back

Medial

Front

What is the term for the direction away from the midline?

Back

Lateral

Front

Which term describes being closer to the point of attachment?

Back

Proximal

Front

What is the term for being away from the point of attachment?

Back

Distal

Front

Which term refers to being near the surface? Options: Proximal, Distal, Superficial, Deep

Back

Superficial