1.1.2 Anatomical Terminology Quiz

Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?

• Frontal plane

• Transverse plane

• Midsagittal plane

• Coronal plane

What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?

• Posterior

• Dorsal

• Ventral

• Caudal

Which term refers to the direction towards the midline of the body?

• Lateral

• Medial

• Proximal

• Distal

What is the anatomical term for the back of the body?

• Anterior

• Ventral

• Dorsal

• Cranial

Which term describes a position closer to the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk?

• Distal

• Proximal

• Lateral

• Medial

Which anatomical term refers to the direction away from the midline of the body?

• Medial

• Lateral

• Proximal

• Distal

What is the term for the plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Frontal plane

• Median plane

Which term describes a position farther from the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk?

• Proximal

• Distal

• Medial

• Lateral

What is the anatomical term for the region of the body that includes the chest?

• Abdominal

• Pelvic

• Thoracic

• Cephalic

Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts?

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Frontal plane

• Median plane