Anatomy Directions and planes

Front

What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Inferior refers to a position that is lower or below another part of the body.

Front

What is the function of the sagittal plane in anatomy?

Back

The sagittal plane divides the body into symmetrical left and right sides.

Front

Define the term 'acromial'.

Back

Acromial refers to the shoulder region.

Front

What is the relationship between tarsal and cubital?

Back

Tarsal (ankle region) is to carpal (wrist region) as popliteal (knee region) is to cubital (elbow region).

Front

What does 'superficial' mean in anatomical terminology?

Back

Superficial means toward the surface of a part, away from the inside.

Front

What is the difference between 'deep' and 'superficial'?

Back

Deep refers to a position that is further away from the surface, while superficial is closer to the surface.

Front

What does 'cephalic' refer to in anatomy?

Back

Cephalic refers to a position that is toward the head.

Front

Explain the term 'frontal plane'.

Back

The frontal plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.

Front

What does 'contralateral' mean?

Back

Contralateral refers to structures on opposite sides of the body.

Front

Define 'ipsilateral'.

Back

Ipsilateral refers to structures on the same side of the body.