Planes, Directional and Regional Terms, and Cavities

A section that divides the body (or organ) along its long axis into anterior and posterior portions is a _____ plane, while one which divides it across its long axis into superior and inferior portions is a _____ plane.

• frontal; transverse
• coronal and sagittal
• transverse; oblique
• frontal; sagittal

The bridge of the nose is ____ to the left eye.

• lateral
• superior
• deep
• medial

The upper arm is ____ to the forearm.

• superior
• inferior
• distal
• proximal

The heart is ____ to the liver.

• inferior
• deep
• distal
• superior

The fingers are ____ to the wrist.

• proximal
• lateral
• medial
• distal

The stomach is ___ to the spine.

• posterior
• dorsal
• superior
• anterior

The umbilicus (belly button) is ____ to the sternum.

• superior
• superficial
• visceral
• inferior

The right hypochondriac region contains the majority of the stomach.

• True
• False

The elbow is proximal to the shoulder.

• False
• True

The epigastric region is located above the umbilical region.

• True
• False