Directional Terminology

Which plane divides the body into dorsal and ventral parts that are not necessarily equal (frontal plane in humans)?

• Dorsal plane

• Median plane

• Transverse plane

• Sagittal plane

Which plane runs through the center of the body lengthwise and divides it into equal left and right halves (midsagittal)?

• Dorsal plane

• Median plane

• Transverse plane

• Sagittal plane

Which plane divides the body into cranial and caudal parts?

• Dorsal plane

• Median plane

• Transverse plane

• Sagittal plane

Which plane runs the length of the body and divides into left and right parts?

• Dorsal plane

• Median plane

• Transverse plane

• Sagittal plane

The blue plane represents the:

• Medial plane

• Dorsal plane

• Transverse plane

The green plane represents the:

• Medial plane

• Dorsal plane

• Transverse plane

The yellow plane on the neck represents a:

• Medial plane

• Dorsal plane

• Transverse plane

The underside of the body is referred to as:

• Ventral

• Dorsal

• Medial

• Lateral

The back or toward the spine is referred to as:

• Ventral

• Dorsal

• Medial

• Lateral

In a median (midsagittal) plane, toward the midline of the body would be referred to as:

• Medial

• Lateral

• Cranial

• Caudal