Anatomical Location Challenge

What term describes the front of the body?

• posterior

• dorsal

• anterior

• ventral

Which directional term means 'towards the midline of the body'?

• proximal

• medial

• distal

• lateral

What is the name of the plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves?

• coronal plane

• sagittal plane

• transverse plane

• frontal plane

Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

• Pelvic cavity

• Thoracic cavity

• Cranial cavity

• Abdominal cavity

What directional term means 'farther from the point of attachment to the body'?

• superior

• medial

• distal

• proximal

In which body cavity are the stomach and intestines located?

• Pelvic cavity

• Thoracic cavity

• Cranial cavity

• Abdominal cavity

What is the name of the plane that divides the body into upper and lower portions?

• frontal plane

• horizontal plane

• sagittal plane

• transverse plane

Which directional term means 'towards the head'?

• cranial

• distal

• caudal

• ventral

Which body cavity contains the brain?

• Thoracic cavity

• Pelvic cavity

• Abdominal cavity

• Cranial cavity

What term describes the back of the body?

• anterior

• ventral

• dorsal

• posterior