Anatomy Quiz: Regions and Planes

Which anatomical term refers to the front of the body?

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Lateral

• Inferior

What is the name of the body plane that divides the body into right and left halves?

• Transverse plane

• Sagittal plane

• Frontal plane

• Oblique plane

Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

• Abdominal cavity

• Thoracic cavity

• Pelvic cavity

• Cranial cavity

The term "superior" refers to a body part that is:

• Toward the feet

• Toward the head

• Toward the side

• Toward the back

Which region is located between the chest and the pelvis?

• Cervical

• Abdominal

• Brachial

• Femoral

What is the anatomical term for the armpit region?

• Axillary

• Inguinal

• Popliteal

• Carpal

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

• Sagittal plane

• Frontal (coronal) plane

• Transverse plane

• Midsagittal plane

The term "distal" refers to a body part that is:

• Closer to the trunk

• Farther from the trunk

• Toward the midline

• Toward the surface

Which cavity houses the brain?

• Thoracic cavity

• Abdominal cavity

• Cranial cavity

• Pelvic cavity

What is the anatomical term for the wrist region?

• Tarsal

• Carpal

• Patellar

• Brachial