Plane and Terminology

Movement of a limb away from the abdomen

Abduction

The movement of a limb towards the abdomen

Adduction

Towards the tail

Caudal

Towards the head

Cranial

Synonym to Posterior

Dorsal

A plane dividing an organism into dorsal and ventral sides

Frontal

Below Another Structure

Inferior

Movement of ankle medially

Inversion

To the side

Lateral

Towards the middle

Medial

Vertical plane dividing an organism into left and right sides

Sagittal

Towards or on the surface

Superficial

Rotation of hands so that palms are up

Supination

Area between head and abdomen in many invertebrates

Thorax

Plane dividing the body into superior and inferior parts

Transverse

The front/belly side

Ventral

Which answer describes the "Anatomical Position"? a. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing to your side b. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing forward c. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing back d. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing outward e. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing inward

b. Standing erect, facing observer, arms at side, palms facing forward

Which of these statements concerning body regions is correct? a. The pelvis is located between the thorax and abdomen. b. The leg extends from the knee to the ankle. c. The arm extends from the shoulder to the wrist. d. The trunk can be divided into the thorax and pelvis. e.The thorax is often subdivided superficially into four quadrants.

b. The leg extends from the knee to the ankle.

Anna stands on her "tip toe's" to reach her favorite dish in the cupboard. What is the movement of her ankles? a. Ankle Plantar flexion b. Ankle Inversion c. Ankle Eversion d. Ankle Dorsiflexion e. Ankle anterior rotation

d. Ankle Dorsiflexion

Which of the paired terms below are opposites? a. anterior and cephalic b. posterior and cephalic c. posterior and caudal d. superior and cephalic e. anterior and dorsal

e. anterior and dorsal