Anatomical Planes and Directions Quiz

The median plane divides the body into ...

• Left and right

• Medial and lateral

• Anterior and posterior

• Superior and inferior

A coronal plane divides the body into which of the following?

• Transverse sections

• Superior and inferior

• Anterior and posterior

• Medial and lateral

A horizontal plane divides the body into which of the following?

• Anterior and posterior

• Left and right

• Superior and inferior

• Medial and lateral

In the internationally accepted ‘anatomical position’, the feet are together and the palms of the hands face ...

• Forward

• Backward

• Downward

• Upward

An area of the body nearer to the front is referred to as ...

• Dorsal

• Ventral

• Lateral

• Medial

An area of the body further from the median plane is referred to as ...

• Proximal

• Lateral

• Distal

• Medial

Which of the following is lateral to the eye?

• Ear

• Nose

• Forehead

• Chin

An area of the body closer to the median plane is referred to as ...

• Proximal

• Distal

• Medial

• Lateral

Something closer to the feet is referred to as ...

• Medial

• Superior

• Lateral

• Inferior

Which of the following is inferior to the left elbow?

• Right elbow

• Left shoulder

• Right shoulder

• Left wrist