Medical Anatomical Movement & Position Terms Assessment - 50 Questions

Front

In anatomical position, how should the body be positioned?

Back

Body standing upright, facing forward with palms forward

Front

Which anatomical plane divides the body into right and left halves?

Back

Sagittal plane

Front

The frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into:

Back

Front and back portions

Front

What term describes a position that is closer to the trunk or point of origin?

Back

Proximal

Front

Term for a location toward the midline of the body.

Back

Medial

Front

What type of movement occurs when bending a joint to decrease its angle? Options: Extension, Abduction, Flexion, Adduction

Back

Flexion

Front

Which position describes lying face up?

Back

Supine

Front

The movement of turning the palm downward is called:

Back

Pronation

Front

Dorsiflexion of the ankle means:

Back

Lifting the toes/foot upward

Front

Which term describes rotation outward?

Back

External rotation