Body Planes and Directional Terms

What body plane divides the body into front and back halves.

• Front
• Frontal
• Medial
• Transverse

Body parts that are away from the midsagittal or median plane are called?

• Lateral
• Medial
• Proximal
• Distal

Spaces within the body that contain vital organs are called?

• Organs

• Body cavities

• Planes

• Vital cavities

Body parts that are located below the transverse plane are called?

• Superior
• Medial
• Distal
• Inferior

How many abdominal regions are there?

• 4
• 6
• 8
• 9

Which is more medial, stomach or elbow?

• Spleen
• Stomach
• Elbow
• Shoulder

What is the plane that divides the body into top and bottom halves?

• Transcolon Plane
• Transverse Plane
• Midsagittal Plane
• Frontal Plane

The front of the body is known as _______.

• anterior (ventral)
• posterior (dorsal)
• medial
• lateral

The back of the body is known as _______.

• anterior (ventral)
• posterior (dorsal)
• medial
• lateral

The term superior means?

• towards the midline of the body
• away from the midline of the body
• towards the head
• towards the feet