Planes of the Body

Sagittal plane

Divides the body into left and right

Anterior

Refers to the front of the body

Distal

Away from the point of attachment

Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment

Medial

Towards the midline of the body

Lateral

Away from the midline of the body

Supine position

Lying on the back, facing upward

Prone position

Lying on the abdomen, facing downward

Frontal Plane

Divides the body into anterior and posterior portions

Transverse plane

Divides the body into superior and inferior portions