Anatomy Region Review

Sagittal

divides body into left and right sides

Transverse

divides body into superior and inferior portions

Coronal/Frontal

divides body into anterior and posterior portions (front and back)

Superior

above

Inferior

below

Anterior/Ventral

infront

Posterior/Dorsal

in back

Medial

closer to the center of the body

Lateral

farther away from the body

Proximal

closer to where it attaches

Distal

farther away from where it attaches

Superficial

near the surface

Deep

describes parts that are more internal than superficial parts

Cranial

toward the skull/head

Caudal

toward the tail

Ipsilateral

on the same side

Contralateral

on the opposite side

Prone

lying on your stomach

Supine

Lying on your back