Anatomical Language

Which directional term means 'toward the front of the body'?

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Lateral

• Medial

In anatomical terms, what does 'distal' mean?

• Closer to the point of attachment

• Farther from the point of attachment

• Towards the midline

• Away from the midline.

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terminology?

• Towards the midline

• Away from the midline

• Above a structure

• Below a structure

What is the anatomical term for the direction towards the head?

• Inferior

• Superior

• Anterior

• Posterior

The term 'Inferior (caudal)' is best exemplified by which statement?

• The head is superior to the abdomen

• The navel is inferior to the chin

• The breastbone is anterior to the spine

• The heart is medial to the arm

Which directional term means 'Toward or at the front of the body; in front of'?

• Superior (cranial)

• Inferior (caudal)

• Anterior (ventral)

• Medial

What is the meaning of 'Inferior (caudal)'?

• Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above

• Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below

• Toward or at the front of the body; in front of

• Toward or at the back of the body; behind

What is the main function of the coronal (frontal) plane?

• Divides the body into left and right

• Divides the body into superior and inferior

• Divides the body into anterior and posterior

• Divides the body into horizontal sections.

The transverse plane is also referred to as what?

• Horizontal plane

• Vertical plane

• Median plane

• Coronal plane

Which plane is known for dividing the body into left and right side?

• Sagittal

• Transverse

• Frontal

• Horizontal