Body Planes, Directional Terms, and Regional Terms

Front

What body plane is this?

Back

Transverse

Front

Divides the body into left and right portions.

Back

Sagittal.

Front

Divides the body into front and back portions.

Back

Frontal

Front

The arm is ______ to the hand

Back

Proximal

Front

The auxiliary region is ______ to the hip

Back

Superior

Front

The big toe is ______ to the little toe

Back

Medial

Front

The little toe is _______ to the big toe.

Back

Lateral

Front

The scapular region is ______ to the vertebral region

Back

Lateral

Front

Closer to the head.

Back

Superior

Front

Away from the head.

Back

Inferior