Anatomical Directions

Question 0

Lateral

Answer 0

Away from the midline

Question 1

Medial

Answer 1

Toward midline

Question 2

Proximal

Answer 2

Relatively near trunk/torso

Question 3

Distal

Answer 3

Relatively far from trunk/torso

Question 4

Anterior- toward the front

Answer 4

Ventral toward the front/belly

Question 5

Posterior- toward the back

Answer 5

Dorsal- toward the back

Question 6

Superior

Answer 6

Upper
Cranial (skull)
Cephalic (head)
Rostral (Beak)

Question 7

Inferior

Answer 7

Lower

Caudal (tail)

Question 8

Axis

Answer 8

Imaginary line connection 2 points

Question 9

Anterior posterior

Answer 9

From head to tail

From anterior most orientation to posterior most orientation when subject is standing inn standard position

Question 10

Coronal plane

Answer 10

Divides anterior structures of the brain from posterior structures
Medial to lateral
Seperate anterior from posterior

Question 11

Sagittal plane

Answer 11

A general statement about verticals plane
Parallel to the median plane
Seperate into two laterals sections

Question 12

Midsagittal

Answer 12

A specific Sagittal plane - vertical

Precisely at midline

Question 13

Parasagittal

Answer 13

A specific Sagittal plane - vertical

Parallel to the median plane

Question 14

Horizontal ( transverse, axial, cross)

Answer 14

Horizontal cut through superior and inferior