Anatomical Terms

It is important to understand how the abdominal area is divided for accurate assessment and documentation.

• True

• False

_____________ are created by imaginary lines that intersect the body into parts.

• Body cavities

• Body planes

• Directional terms

• Anatomical positions

Select the directional term that represents the back of the body.

• Medial

• Lateral

• Posterior

• Superior

Which quadrant houses the left adrenal gland?

• Left upper quadrant

• Right lower quadrant

• Right upper quadrant

• Left lower quadrant

Which of the following is defined as any space in the body that contains fluid and organs?

• Body planes

• Directional terms

• Anatomical positions

• Body cavities

Select the directional term that represents moving away from the origination of a structure.

• Superior

• Distal

• Anterior

• Proximal

Which body plane separates the right and left sides of the body?

• Sagittal

• Frontal

• Transverse

• Oblique

Select the directional term that represents heading away from the middle of the body.

• Superior

• Medial

• Anterior

• Lateral

Select the directional term that represents the middle of the body.

• Superior

• Posterior

• Medial

• Midline

Which body cavity is located inside the rib cage within the torso?

• Thoracic

• Ventral

• Cranial

• Abdominopelvic