Anatomical Directions Flashcards

above

below

front

back

anterior portion of the body containing the abd and pelvic cavities

posterior portion of the body containing the brain and spinal cord

towards the midline of the body

towards the sides of the body (left/right)

closest to the point of attachment

farthest from the point of attachment

close to the surface of the body

closer to the deeper portions of the body

frontal / coronal

midsagittal

transverse