Anatomic Directions and Introduction to Anatomy

Front

The term for a body part that is closer to the head than another part is:

Back

Superior

Front

The term for a body part that is farther from the head than another part is:

Back

Inferior

Front

The term for a body part that is closer to the midline of the body is:

Back

Medial

Front

The term for a body part that is farther from the midline of the body is:

Back

Lateral

Front

The plane that divides the body into left and right sections is called:

Back

Midsagittal Plane

Front

The plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections is called:

Back

Transverse Plane

Front

The plane that divides the body into front and back sections is called:

Back

Frontal or Coronal Plane

Front

The term for a body part that is situated towards the surface of the body is:

Back

Superficial

Front

The term for a body part that is situated deeper within the body is:

Back

Deep

Front

The anatomical term for the front of the body is:

Back

Anterior