Planes and Directional Terminology

Which plane separates the body into superior and inferior portions?

• sagittal

• coronal

• medial

• transverse

1. Which plane separates the body into anterior and posterior portions?

• frontal

• sagittal

• transverse

• spinal

1. The mouth is located ​ (a)   to the ears.

• medial
• lateral
• deep
• superficial

1. The elbow is located ​ (a)   to the wrist.

• proximal
• anterior
• distal
• deep

1. The foot is located ​ (a)   to the knee.

• proximal
• anterior
• distal
• deep

The lungs are located ​ (a)   to the ribs

• deep
• superficial
• superior
• inferior

The umbilicus (belly button) is (a)   to the sternum

• inferior
• superior
• proximal
• distal

The nose is located ​______ and ​_______ to the ears

• medial; distal

• distal; deep

• posterior; superior

• anterior; medial

A scratch wound that does not penetrate the skin is said to be a ​ (a)   wound.

• superficial
• deep
• distal
• lateral

Which structure is located on the medial plane?

• ear

• mouth

• shoulder

• thumb