Anatomy Directional Terms Flashcards

Study Notes

Anatomical Directional Terms

Anterior (ventral): Refers to the front side of the body.
Posterior (dorsal): Indicates the back side of the body.
Superior (cranial or cephalad): Describes a position toward the head or upper body.
Inferior (caudal): Denotes a position away from the head or lower body.
Medial: Indicates a position closer to the midline of the body.
Lateral: Refers to a position farther from the midline of the body.
Intermediate: Describes a location between a medial and a lateral structure.
Proximal: Refers to a position closer to the point of attachment or origin of a body part.
Distal: Indicates a position farther from the point of attachment or origin of a body part.
Superficial: Describes a position toward or at the surface of the body.
Deep: Refers to a position away from the body surface, indicating more internal structures.

Body Planes

Sagittal Plane: Divides the body into right and left sections.
Median (Midsagittal Section): Splits the body or an organ into equal left and right halves.
Frontal Plane (Coronal Section): Separates the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.
Transverse Plane (Cross Section): Cuts the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) sections.

Description

Test your knowledge of anatomical directional terms and body planes with this quiz. Each flashcard presents a term along with its definition, enhancing your understanding of human anatomy. Ideal for students of anatomy or health sciences.