
Understanding Body Directional Terms

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Health Sciences
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9th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Julia Johnston
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term describes a position closer to the head of the body?
Inferior
Superior
Anterior
Posterior
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a doctor is describing a pain that is located on the front side of the body, which term would they use?
Dorsal
Ventral
Lateral
Medial
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term refers to a position farther from the midline of the body?
Medial
Lateral
Proximal
Distal
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A cut that divides the body into left and right parts is called a:
Transverse plane
Frontal plane
Sagittal plane
Oblique plane
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term describes a position closer to the point of attachment or origin?
Distal
Proximal
Superficial
Deep
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a structure is located toward the back of the body, it is described as:
Anterior
Posterior
Superior
Inferior
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term would be used to describe a position closer to the surface of the body?
Deep
Superficial
Proximal
Distal
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts is called a:
Sagittal plane
Frontal plane
Transverse plane
Oblique plane
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
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