Anatomy Basics

Question 1

Anatomical Position

Answer 1

Standing Erect
Arms by side with palms upwards
Toes facing forward

Question 2

Sagittal

Answer 2

Body is cut through the middle

Question 3

Coronal

Answer 3

Body is sliced open

Question 4

Horizontal

Answer 4

Body is cut into cross sections

Question 5

Superior

Answer 5

Above

Question 6

Inferior

Answer 6

Below

Question 7

Anterior

Answer 7

Infront

Question 8

Posterior

Answer 8

Behind

Question 9

Medial

Answer 9

Closer to the centre

Question 10

Lateral

Answer 10

Closer to the outside

Question 11

Superficial

Answer 11

On the Surface

Question 12

Proximal

Answer 12

Closer to the body

Question 13

Distal

Answer 13

Further away from the body

Question 14

Plantar

Answer 14

Sole of the foot

Question 15

Planar

Answer 15

On the palm of the hand

Question 16

Flexion

Answer 16

Movement of limb towards the body

Question 17

Extension

Answer 17

Straightening of limb away from the body

Question 18

Abduction

Answer 18

Movement away from the body

Question 19

Circumduction

Answer 19

Movement in a circular motion

Question 20

Pronation

Answer 20

Turning of the wrists so hands face down

Question 21

Suprination

Answer 21

Turning of the wrists so hands face upwards

Question 22

Plantarflexion

Answer 22

Pointing of the foot

Question 23

Dorsiflexion

Answer 23

Cocking of the foot

Question 24

Retraction

Answer 24

Pulling towards

Question 25

Protraction

Answer 25

Pushing away

Question 26

Elevation

Answer 26

Lifting up

Question 27

Depression

Answer 27

Pushing down