A&P Lesson 2 Quiz

What are the three anatomical planes?

• coronal, sagittal, and transverse.

• axial, sagittal, and frontal.

• sagittal, transverse, and oblique.

• sagittal, frontal, and transverse

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

• transverse plane

• sagittal plane

• coronal plane

• oblique plane

Which anatomical plane divides the body into upper and lower portions?

• sagittal plane

• coronal plane

• oblique plane

• transverse plane

What is the term for a body part that is closer to the midline of the body?

• distal

• medial

• proximal

• lateral

What is the term for a body part that is farther away from the midline of the body?

• proximal

• lateral

• medial

• central

What is the term for a body part that is closer to the point of attachment?

• proximal

• distal

• lateral

• medial

What is the term for a body part that is farther away from the point of attachment?

• distal

• proximal

• medial

• superior

Which body cavity contains the brain?

• pelvic cavity

• cranial cavity

• abdominal cavity

• thoracic cavity

Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

• thoracic cavity

• pelvic cavity

• cranial cavity

• abdominal cavity

The head is ______ to the chest.

• superior
• dorsal
• inferior
• ventral