Atlas A

Question 1

Transverse (horizontal or axial)

Answer 1

Separates into both superior (upper)/ interior parts (lower)

Question 2

Sagittal

Answer 2

Divides the body into right and left portions

Question 3

Mid sagittal

Answer 3

Extends vertically. Divides the body into right and left halves

Question 4

Coronal (frontal)

Answer 4

Divides the body into anterior & posterior parts

Question 5

Ventral

Answer 5

Toward the front *or belly

Question 6

Dorsal

Answer 6

Toward the back or spine

Question 7

Anterior

Answer 7

Toward the ventral side

Question 8

Posterior

Answer 8

Toward the dorsal side

Question 9

Cephalic

Answer 9

Toward the head or superior end

Question 10

Rostral

Answer 10

Toward the forehead or nose

Question 11

Caudal

Answer 11

Toward the tail or inferior end

Question 12

Superior

Answer 12

Above

Question 13

Inferior

Answer 13

Below

Question 14

Medial

Answer 14

Toward the median plane

Question 15

Lateral

Answer 15

Away from the median plane

Question 16

Proximal

Answer 16

Closer to the point of attachment or origin

Question 17

Distal

Answer 17

Farther from the point of attachment of origin

Question 18

Ipsilateral

Answer 18

On the same side of the body

Question 19

Contralateral

Answer 19

On opposite sides of the body

Question 20

Superficial

Answer 20

Closer to the body surface

Question 21

Deep

Answer 21

Farther from the body surface

Question 22

Cephalic

Answer 22

Head

Question 23

Facial

Answer 23

Face

Question 24

Cervical

Answer 24

Neck

Question 25

Thoracic

Answer 25

Chest

Question 26

Sternal

Answer 26

Center chest bone that your rib cage muscle attach to

Question 27

Pectoral

Answer 27

Pectoral muscle(s)

Question 28

Umbilical

Answer 28

Belly button

Question 29

Inguinal

Answer 29

Groin

Question 30

Pubic r.

Answer 30

Female: Mons pubis Male: eternal genitalia- penis, scrotum, testes

Question 31

Femoral

Answer 31

Thigh

Question 32

Crural

Answer 32

Shin

Question 33

Tarsal

Answer 33

Ankle

Question 34

Pedal

Answer 34

Foot

Question 35

Dorsum

Answer 35

Top of the foot

Question 36

Plantar surface

Answer 36

Sole of your foot

Question 37

Acromial

Answer 37

Shoulder

Question 38

Axillary

Answer 38

Armpit

Question 39

Brachial

Answer 39

Arm (from shoulder to elbow)

Question 40

Cubital

Answer 40

Elbow

Question 41

Antebrachiel

Answer 41

Forearm (elbow to wrist)

Question 42

Carpal

Answer 42

Wrist

Question 43

Palmar

Answer 43

Palm

Question 44

Coxal

Answer 44

Hip

Question 45

Patellar

Answer 45

Knee

Question 46

Cranial

Answer 46

Back of the head

Question 47

Nuchal

Answer 47

Back of neck

Question 48

Vertebral

Answer 48

Spine, middle of back, vertebral column

Question 49

scapular

Answer 49

Sides of back

Question 50

Interscapular

Answer 50

Upper middle back between shoulder blades

Question 51

Lumbar

Answer 51

Lower back, on sides

Question 52

Sacral

Answer 52

Beginning of your buttbone, low middle of back

Question 53

Gluteal

Answer 53

Buttock

Question 54

Dorsum of hand

Answer 54

Top of hand

Question 55

Perineal

Answer 55

Butthole/anus

Question 56

Calcaneal

Answer 56

Heel

Question 57

Sural

Answer 57

Calf