Anatomical Principles

Question 1

Superior

Answer 1

(cephalic) above another part

Question 2

Inferior

Answer 2

(caudal) below another part

Question 3

Anterior

Answer 3

(ventral) – toward the front

Question 4

Posterior

Answer 4

(dorsal) – toward the back

Question 5

Medial

Answer 5

closer to midline

Question 6

Lateral

Answer 6

toward the side

Question 7

Ipsilateral

Answer 7

structures on the same side

Question 8

Contralateral

Answer 8

structures on the opposite sides

Question 9

Proximal

Answer 9

closer to point of attachment or another referenced body part

Question 10

Distal

Answer 10

further from the point of attachment or another referenced body part

Question 11

Superficial

Answer 11

near the surface

Question 12

deep

Answer 12

more internal

Question 13

central

Answer 13

is in the middle- or essential to it

Question 14

Peripheral

Answer 14

outward or away from the center

Question 15

Sagittal plan

Answer 15

divides the body into right and left parts

Question 16

median (midsagittal) plane

Answer 16

passes along the midline and divides the body into equal parts

Question 17

parasagittal plan

Answer 17

passes lateral to the midline

Question 18

frontal plan

Answer 18

divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

Question 19

transverse section

Answer 19

divides the body into superior and inferior parts

Question 20

oblique plan

Answer 20

any other plane

Question 21

Flexion

Answer 21

Moving part is carried forwards

Question 22

extension

Answer 22

Moving part is carried backwards

Question 23

abduction

Answer 23

Moving part is carried away from the body

Question 24

adduction

Answer 24

Moving part is carried towards the body or reference line

Question 25

medial rotation

Answer 25

Moving part is rotated towards the midline

Question 26

lateral rotation

Answer 26

Moving part is rotated away from the midline