Anatomical Terminology Quiz

A vertical plane that divides the body into left and right sections

• Sagittal

• Frontal

• Transverse

A horizontal plane that divides the body into superior (above) and inferior (below) sections.

• Transverse

• Frontal

• Sagittal

Refers to the limbs of the body; your appendages (arms & legs).

• Appendicular

• Axial

A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections

• Frontal

• Transverse

• Sagittal

Where a person is standing up with feet slightly apart and arms at their sides

• Ready Position

• Anatomical Position

The head, neck, and trunk of your body.

• Axial region

• Appendicular region

Toward the upper part; above; going up

• Superior

• Inferior

Away from the upper part, toward the lower part; below, going down

• Superior

• Inferior

Toward or at the front of the body; in front of

• Anterior

• Posterior

Toward or at the back of the body; behind

• Anterior

• Posterior