Anatomy Terminology Quiz for Seniors

Which of the following terms refers to the front of the body in anatomical terminology?

• Lateral

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Medial

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In anatomical terms, what does the term "proximal" refer to?

• Closer to the point of attachment

• Farther from the point of attachment

• Towards the midline of the body

• Away from the midline of the body

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Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right parts?

• Coronal plane

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Frontal plane

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

• Extension

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Adduction

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Which of the following terms describes a position closer to the head?

• Inferior

• Superior

• Anterior

• Posterior

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What does the term "medial" refer to in anatomical terminology?

• Away from the midline

• Towards the midline

• Above a reference point

• Below a reference point

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Which term is used to describe the back side of the body?

• Anterior

• Lateral

• Posterior

• Medial

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In anatomical terms, what does "distal" mean?

• Closer to the trunk of the body

• Farther from the trunk of the body

• Towards the surface of the body

• Away from the surface of the body

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Which term describes the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body?

• Adduction

• Abduction

• Flexion

• Extension

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What is the anatomical term for the sole of the foot?

• Palmar

• Plantar

• Dorsal

• Ventral

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