Which term means the back of the body?

• A. Anterior
• B. Posterior
• C. Dorsal surface
• D. Plantar surface

Answer: (B)

Understanding orientation terms helps you see how the body is described in space. Anterior means toward the front, and the opposite direction is toward the back. The back of the body is described as posterior. The plantar surface refers to the sole of the foot, the bottom surface, and the dorsal surface is the back or posterior-facing surface of the body or a body part in some contexts. When describing the overall back of the human body, the standard term is posterior because it directly designates the backside relative to the midline.