Anatomical Position and Directional Terms Quiz

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

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Coronal plane

• Median plane

What is the term for the plane that divides the body into front and back halves?

• Median plane

• Sagittal plane

• Coronal plane

• Transverse plane

Which term describes a position towards the front surface of the body?

• Lateral

• Posterior

• Medial

• Anterior

What does the term 'superior' refer to in anatomical terminology?

• Near the origin of a structure

• Away from the median plane

• Towards the top of the head

• Towards the sole of the foot

Which term is used to describe a position away from the body's surface?

• Deep

• Superficial

• Proximal

• External