1.2 Language of Anatomy

Front

Divides the body into top and bottom portions

Back

Transverse Plane

Front

Which body plane divides the body into front and back halves?

Back

Frontal (Coronal) Plane

Front

What is the anatomical position of the palms of the hands?

Back

Facing forward

Front

What term describes a position away from the midline of the body?

Back

Lateral

Front

What plane divides the body into left and right portions?

Back

Sagittal Plane

Front

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

Back

Dorsal or Posterior

Front

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

Back

Ventral or Anterior

Front

What does the term 'inferior' refer to in anatomical terms?

Back

A position lower than another part of the body

Front

What does the term 'superior' refer to in anatomical terms?

Back

A position higher than another part of the body

Front

What is the term for a structure located closer to the point of attachment?

Back

Proximal