LOA Anatomy Test Study Questions

Front

What is a transverse plane?

Back

A transverse plane divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts.

Front

What is a coronal plane?

Back

A coronal plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.

Front

What is a sagittal plane?

Back

A sagittal plane divides the body into left and right parts.

Front

What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Superior refers to a position above or higher than another part of the body.

Front

What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Inferior refers to a position below or lower than another part of the body.

Front

What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Medial refers to a position closer to the midline of the body.

Front

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Lateral refers to a position farther away from the midline of the body.

Front

What does 'proximal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Proximal refers to a position closer to the point of attachment or origin.

Front

What does 'distal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Distal refers to a position farther away from the point of attachment or origin.

Front

What is the anatomical position?

Back

The anatomical position is a standard position where the body is standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.