Anatomical Planes Pre-Quiz

If someone is lying face down, what is their position called?

• Supine

• Prone

• Sitting

• Standing

What does the term "Distal" mean?

• Closer to the Body

• Above the Body

• Away from the Body

• Below the Body

Which directional term means "Closer to the Body"?

• Distal

• Proximal

• Lateral

• Medial

Which term would you use to describe a body part that is farther from the torso?

• Proximal

• Anterior

• Distal

• Posterior

Which of the following best describes the term "Proximal"?

• Away from the trunk

• Far from the origin

• Toward the trunk

• Away from the head

In anatomical terms, what does "Distal" indicate about the location of a body part?

• It is closer to the trunk

• It is farther from the trunk

• It is closer to the head

• It is farther from the head

Which term means below?

• Inferior
• Superior
• Posterior
• Lateral

What does the term "Lateral" mean in anatomical terms?

• Closer to the midline

• Away from the midline

• Above the head

• Below the feet

Which term describes a position closer to the head?

• Inferior

• Superior

• Distal

• Proximal

In anatomical terms, what does "Posterior" mean?

• Toward the front

• Toward the back

• Closer to the midline

• Away from the midline