Stott Pilates anatomical references exam with complete solution graded A+

Medial - Closer to the median plane Lateral - Further from the median plane Anterior - Facing forward or located at the front Posterior - Facing toward or located at the back Superior - Facing toward or located at the top (Closer to the head) Inferior - Facing toward or located at the bottom (Further from the head) Proximal - Closer to the trunk, or some major joint Distal - Further from the trunk, or some major joint Superficial - On or near the outside(external) surface of the body or a particular bone or organ Deep - Inside the body or a particular bone or organ Median plane - Divides the body into symmetrical right and left halves Sagittal plane - Any plane parallel to the median plane. Any movement in this plane can be seen from the side.Frontal or Coronal plane - Any plane perpendicular to the median plane. It divides the body into anterior and posterior parts Transverse or horizontal plane - Divides body into superior and inferior (upper and lower) parts. Movements in this plane can be seen from the top or bottom.