Understanding Body Planes and Directions

Which plane divides the body into left and right parts?

• Frontal Plane

• Sagittal Plane

• Transverse Plane

• Coronal Plane

What is the anatomical term for a structure located towards the head?

• Inferior

• Superior

• Anterior

• Posterior

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

• Sagittal Plane

• Frontal Plane

• Transverse Plane

• Oblique Plane

If a body part is closer to the midline of the body, it is described as:

• Lateral

• Medial

• Distal

• Proximal

Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts?

• Sagittal Plane

• Frontal Plane

• Transverse Plane

• Coronal Plane

What is the anatomical term for a structure located towards the back of the body?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Superior

• Inferior

Which of the following terms describes a position closer to the surface of the body?

• Deep

• Superficial

• Medial

• Lateral

If a body part is located away from the midline, it is described as:

• Medial

• Lateral

• Proximal

• Distal

Which anatomical direction describes a position closer to the feet?

• Superior

• Inferior

• Anterior

• Posterior

What is the term for the plane that runs parallel to the ground and divides the body into upper and lower parts?

• Sagittal Plane

• Frontal Plane

• Transverse Plane

• Coronal Plane