Directional
This word means the front side of the body
Anterior
This means "outside the body"
external
this plane divides the body into a left and right half
What is distal to the ankle
toes and foot
This term means lying on back
Supine
This word means lying on stomach
prone
this plane divides the body into a top and bottom half
transverse/horizontal
The nose is on which side of the body
Anterior
This word means further away from the trunk than something else
distal
the back is on which side of the body?
posterior
This plane divides the body into a back and front half
frontal
Is the thumb on the medial or lateral side of the hand?
lateral
This word means "below" another body part
inferior
this word means toward the midline
medial
Which plane runs along the midline?
Sagittal
What position are the hands in, in anatomical position
Palms facing forward
the shoulder is ______ to the hand
Proximal or superior
the head is _______ compared to the shoulders
distal and/or superior
Why are planes useful?
They help us discuss in a 3D perspective
The organs are _________while the skin is superficial
deep