Understanding Body Directional Terms

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

• Inferior

• Superior

• Anterior

• Posterior

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If a doctor is describing a pain that is located on the front side of the body, which term would they use?

• Dorsal

• Ventral

• Lateral

• Medial

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Which term refers to a position farther from the midline of the body?

• Medial

• Lateral

• Proximal

• Distal

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A cut that divides the body into left and right parts is called a:

• Transverse plane

• Frontal plane

• Sagittal plane

• Oblique plane

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

• Distal

• Proximal

• Superficial

• Deep

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If a structure is located toward the back of the body, it is described as:

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Superior

• Inferior

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Which term would be used to describe a position closer to the surface of the body?

• Deep

• Superficial

• Proximal

• Distal

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A plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts is called a:

• Sagittal plane

• Frontal plane

• Transverse plane

• Oblique plane

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