Anatomical Position

Question 1

Dorsal

Answer 1

Back surface of the body

Question 2

Ventral

Answer 2

Belly surface of the body

Question 3

Posterior

Answer 3

Backside of the body or one of its parts

Question 4

Anterior

Answer 4

Front side of the body or one of its parts

Question 5

Superior

Answer 5

Above

Question 6

Inferior

Answer 6

Below

Question 7

Medial

Answer 7

Towards the median or mid sagittal plane

Question 8

Lateral

Answer 8

Towards the side of the structure or body (farther from the median plane)

Question 9

Proximal

Answer 9

Nearer the base or point of origin of the structure

Question 10

Distal

Answer 10

Farther from the base or point of origin of the structure

Question 11

Cranial

Answer 11

Toward or related to the head end of the body

Question 12

Rostral

Answer 12

Toward the beak or snout end of the body

Question 13

Caudal

Answer 13

Toward or related to the tail end of the body

Question 14

Superficial

Answer 14

Towards or situated near the surface

Question 15

Deep/Profundus

Answer 15

Situated at a deeper level in relation to other structures

Question 16

External

Answer 16

Toward the outside surface of a structure or body

Question 17

Internal

Answer 17

Toward the inside surface of a structure or body

Question 18

Ipsilateral

Answer 18

On the same side of the body

Question 19

Contralateral

Answer 19

On the opposite side of the body

Question 20

Sagittal Plane

Answer 20

Vertical plane that separates the body into left and right parts

Question 21

Median or Median Sagittal Plane

Answer 21

Vertical plane that divides the body longitudinally into exact right and left halves

Question 22

Pararmedian or Parasagittal Plane

Answer 22

Any saggital plane that is parallel to the median plane and divides the body into unequal right and left parts

Question 23

Coronal/Frontal Plane

Answer 23

Vertical planes that divide the body into anterior and posterior parts

Question 24

Horizontal Plane

Answer 24

Plane that is parallel to the horizon and is situated at right angles to either side of the vertical planes

Question 25

Longitudinal Sections

Answer 25

Sections, slices, or cuts of the body that run in the direction of the long axis of the body or organ

Question 26

Transverse Sections

Answer 26

Sections of the body or an organ that are made at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the body, its parts, or an organ

Question 27

Head

Answer 27

The superior most portion of the body

Question 28

Trunk

Answer 28

Portion of the body that incorporates the span of the vertebral column (the body excluding the head and extremities)

Question 29

Pectoral Girdle or Shoulder Girdle

Answer 29

Support structure at the base of the upper limb (consists of the scapula and clavical)

Question 30

Brachium or Arm

Answer 30

Portion of the upper limb between the shoulder and the elbow (humerus)

Question 31

Antebrachium or Forearm

Answer 31

Portion of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist (consists of the ulna and the radius)

Question 32

Manus or Hand

Answer 32

Portion of the upper limb that consists of the wrist bones, the metacarpal bones in the palm, and to the bones in the fingers

Question 33

Carpus or Wrist

Answer 33

Proximal most portion of the hand

Question 34

Metacarpus

Answer 34

Region forming the palm and dorsum of the hand

Question 35

Digits or Fingers and Thumb

Answer 35

Five ray-like extensions at the distal end of the hand

Question 36

Pelvic Girdle

Answer 36

The skeletal base of the inferior limb and is comprised of the os coxae bone

Question 37

Clones or Buttocks

Answer 37

Fleshy muscles and fat that cover the posterior and lateral aspects of the pelvic girdle

Question 38

Coxa or Hip

Answer 38

Junction, or joint, formed by the femur and os coax at the proximal end of the inferior limb

Question 39

Thigh

Answer 39

Portion of the lower limb between the hip and the knee (consisting of the femur)

Question 40

Crus or Leg

Answer 40

Portion of the lower limb between the knee and the ankle (consisting of the fibula and tibia)

Question 41

Pets or Foot

Answer 41

Portion of the lower limb (consisting of the ankle at the proximal end, the metatarsus forming the middle portion of the foot, and the digits)

Question 42

Tarsus or Ankle

Answer 42

Heel end or root of the foot

Question 43

Metatarsus

Answer 43

Intermediate portion of the foot

Question 44

Digits or Toes

Answer 44

Five ray-like extensions at the distal end of the foot

Question 45

Cranial Cavity

Answer 45

Cavity within the bones of the skull

Question 46

Thoracic Cavity

Answer 46

Cavity within the musculoskeletal l of the rib cage

Question 47

Abdominopelvic Cavity

Answer 47

Cavity enclosed by the abdominal muscles and the pelvic bones and muscles (separated from the thoracic cavity by the muscular diaphragm)