Anatomical Position Quiz

Which plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?

• coronal plane

• sagittal plane

• transverse plane

• frontal plane

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?

• coronal plane

• oblique plane

• transverse plane

• sagittal plane

Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?

• coronal plane

• oblique plane

• sagittal plane

• transverse plane

What term describes a structure that is closer to the midline of the body?

• proximal

• distal

• medial

• lateral

What term describes a structure that is farther away from the midline of the body?

• lateral

• superior

• proximal

• medial

What term describes a structure that is closer to the point of attachment?

• distal

• medial

• superior

• proximal

What term describes a structure that is farther away from the point of attachment?

• medial

• proximal

• distal

• superior

What term describes a structure that is above another structure?

• subordinate

• below

• inferior

• superior

What term describes a structure that is below another structure?

• inferior structure

• substructure

• understructure

• lower structure

What term describes a structure that is closer to the surface of the body?

• internal

• subcutaneous

• superficial

• deep