Anatomical Terms Quiz

What term is used to describe the front of the body?

• inferior

• lateral

• posterior

• anterior

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

• Frontal plane

• Midsagittal plane

• Coronal plane

• Transverse plane

Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

• Abdominal cavity

• Cranial cavity

• Pelvic cavity

• Thoracic cavity

In anatomical position, the palms are facing which direction?

• Backward

• Upward

• Sideways

• Forward

What term is used to describe the upper arm region?

• calf region

• abdominal region

• thigh region

• brachial region

What directional term means closer to the midline of the body?

• proximal

• lateral

• medial

• distal

Which body plane divides the body into upper and lower halves?

• Sagittal plane

• Frontal plane

• Coronal plane

• Transverse plane

Which body cavity contains the stomach, liver, and intestines?

• Thoracic cavity

• Abdominal cavity

• Pelvic cavity

• Cranial cavity

In anatomical position, the feet are facing which direction?

• backward

• upward

• sideways

• forward

What term is used to describe the lower back region?

• Sacral region

• Thoracic region

• Cervical region

• Lumbar region