Anatomical Terms Quiz

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

• transverse plane

• coronal plane

• sagittal plane

• frontal plane

Which plane divides the body into front and back portions?

• coronal plane

• transverse plane

• sagittal plane

• oblique plane

Which plane divides the body into upper and lower portions?

• oblique plane

• transverse plane

• coronal plane

• sagittal plane

Which term describes a position closer to the midline of the body?

• medial

• proximal

• lateral

• distal

Which term describes a position farther away from the midline of the body?

• medial

• proximal

• central

• lateral

Which term describes a position closer to the point of attachment?

• distal

• medial

• lateral

• proximal

Which term describes a position farther away from the point of attachment?

• superior

• medial

• proximal

• distal

Which cavity contains the brain?

• thoracic cavity

• abdominal cavity

• pelvic cavity

• cranial cavity

Which cavity contains the heart and lungs?

• thoracic cavity

• pelvic cavity

• cranial cavity

• abdominal cavity

Which cavity contains the stomach and intestines?

• abdominal cavity

• pelvic cavity

• cranial cavity

• thoracic cavity