Understanding Anatomical Terminology

Front

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

Back

Anterior

Front

Which term describes a structure closer to the head? Inferior, Superior, Distal, Medial

Back

Superior

Front

What is the term for a structure that is farther from the midline of the body?

Back

Lateral

Front

Which anatomical term means "toward the back"?

Back

Posterior

Front

What is the anatomical term for "closer to the point of attachment"?

Back

Proximal

Front

Which plane divides the body into right and left halves?

Back

Sagittal plane

Front

If a doctor says a wound is "superficial," what does that mean?

Back

The wound is near the surface of the body

Front

Which term refers to the lower part of the body?

Back

Inferior

Front

A structure that is "deep" is:

Back

Farther from the surface

Front

Which anatomical term means "away from the point of attachment"?

Back

Distal