Navigating Anatomical Terms and Body Planes

Patrick Kelley introduces directional terms used in anatomy to describe locations on the body. He explains the importance of the anatomic position as a reference point and describes the three main body planes: transverse, frontal, and sagittal. Kelley then details various directional terms such as medial, lateral, superior, inferior, anterior, and posterior, and explains terms specific to limbs like proximal and distal. The video concludes with practical applications of these terms in anatomical studies.

What is the purpose of using a standardized anatomical position?

• To ensure consistent communication among anatomists

• To improve posture

• To help in performing surgeries

• To make the body look symmetrical

Which plane divides the body into top and bottom halves?

• Coronal plane

• Transverse plane

• Frontal plane

• Sagittal plane

What does the sagittal plane divide the body into?

• Upper and lower halves

• Top and bottom halves

• Front and back halves

• Left and right halves

What does the term 'medial' refer to?

• Moving towards the midline

• Moving away from the midline

• On both sides

• Towards the head

Which term describes a position closer to the head?

• Anterior

• Superior

• Posterior

• Inferior

What does 'anterior' refer to in anatomical terms?

• Towards the skin

• Towards the back

• Towards the front

• Towards the midline

Which term is used to describe a position away from the skin?

• Distal

• Proximal

• Deep

• Superficial

What does 'distal' mean in relation to limbs?

• Closer to the point of attachment

• Farther from the point of attachment

• Towards the midline

• Towards the skin

Which side of the hand is referred to as the 'palmar' side?

• The side with the thumb

• The side with the palm

• The side with the fingers

• The back side

What is the bottom of the foot called in anatomical terms?

• Plantar side

• Dorsal side

• Palmar side

• Ventral side