Anatomical Planes and Body Cavities Practice Quiz

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

• Transverse

• Midsagittal (medial)

• Coronal (frontal)

• Oblique

Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?

• Transverse

• Midsagittal (medial)

• Coronal (frontal)

• Oblique

Which anatomical plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts?

• Transverse

• Midsagittal (medial)

• Coronal (frontal)

• Oblique

Which body cavity is located in the back of the body?

• Ventral Cavity

• Thoracic Cavity

• Dorsal Cavity

• Abdominopelvic Cavity

Which body cavity is located in the front of the body?

• Dorsal Cavity

• Cranial Cavity

• Spinal Cavity

• Ventral Cavity

Which cavity contains the brain?

• Cranial Cavity

• Spinal Cavity

• Thoracic Cavity

• Abdominopelvic Cavity

Which cavity contains the spinal cord?

• Cranial Cavity

• Spinal Cavity

• Thoracic Cavity

• Abdominopelvic Cavity

Which cavity contains the lungs?

• Cranial Cavity

• Spinal Cavity

• Pleural Cavities

• Pericardial Cavity

Which cavity contains the heart and great vessels?

• Cranial Cavity

• Spinal Cavity

• Pleural Cavities

• Pericardial Cavity

Which cavity contains the trachea and esophagus?

• Mediastinum

• Spinal Cavity

• Pleural Cavities

• Pericardial Cavity