Understanding Anatomical Directional Terms

Which of the following terms refers to a position closer to the head?

• Inferior

• Superior

• Posterior

• Anterior

What is the term for a position closer to the midline of the body?

• Lateral

• Medial

• Distal

• Proximal

Which plane divides the body into left and right parts?

• Transverse Plane

• Frontal Plane

• Sagittal Plane

• Coronal Plane

The term "anterior" refers to which part of the body?

• Back

• Front

• Top

• Bottom

Which of the following terms describes a position farther from the surface of the body?

• Superficial

• Deep

• Lateral

• Medial

What is the term for a position closer to the point of attachment or origin?

• Distal

• Proximal

• Lateral

• Medial

Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts?

• Sagittal Plane

• Midsagittal Plane

• Transverse Plane

• Frontal Plane

Which of the following terms refers to a position on the same side of the body?

• Bilateral

• Unilateral

• Ipsilateral

• Contralateral

The term "posterior" refers to which part of the body?

• Front

• Back

• Top

• Bottom

Which of the following terms describes a position farther from the midline of the body?

• Medial

• Lateral

• Proximal

• Distal