Understanding Anatomical Positioning

Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?

• Coronal Plane

• Sagittal Plane

• Transverse Plane

• Oblique Plane

Which term describes a position closer to the head?

• Inferior

• Superior

• Anterior

• Posterior

The term "medial" refers to a position that is:

• Closer to the midline of the body

• Farther from the midline of the body

• On the surface of the body

• Away from the surface of the body

Which of the following regions is located on the anterior side of the body?

• Popliteal

• Lumbar

• Abdominal

• Gluteal

Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts?

• Sagittal Plane

• Coronal Plane

• Transverse Plane

• Oblique Plane

The term "distal" refers to a position that is:

• Closer to the point of attachment

• Farther from the point of attachment

• On the surface of the body

• Away from the surface of the body

What is the term for movement that decreases the angle between two body parts?

• Extension

• Flexion

• Rotation

• Circumduction

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?

• Sagittal Plane

• Coronal Plane

• Transverse Plane

• Oblique Plane

The term "lateral" refers to a position that is:

• Closer to the midline of the body

• Farther from the midline of the body

• On the surface of the body

• Away from the surface of the body

Which term describes a position closer to the front of the body?

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Superior

• Inferior