Question

1. directional terms

match each term with its correct definition.

term\t\tdefinition
a. superior\tcloser to the midline
b. inferior\ttoward the head
c. medial\taway from the midline
d. lateral\ttoward the feet

part d: body planes & cavities

1. body planes

match each plane with its description.

plane\t\t\tdescription
a. sagittal\tdivides the body into front and back
b. frontal (coronal)\tdivides the body into left and right
c. transverse\tdivides the body into upper and lower

Explanation:

For directional terms:

• Superior refers to a position toward the head.
• Inferior refers to a position toward the feet.
• Medial means closer to the body's midline.
• Lateral means away from the body's midline.

For body planes:

• A sagittal plane divides the body into left and right sections.
• A frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into front and back sections.
• A transverse plane divides the body into upper and lower sections.

Answer:

Directional Terms Matches:

A. Superior - Toward the head
B. Inferior - Toward the feet
C. Medial - Closer to the midline
D. Lateral - Away from the midline

Body Planes Matches:

A. Sagittal - Divides the body into left and right
B. Frontal (Coronal) - Divides the body into front and back
C. Transverse - Divides the body into upper and lower