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Anatomical Directional Terminology and Body Planes Quiz

#1

Which directional term indicates a position nearer to the midline of the body?

Medial
Explanation

Closer to the body's midline.

#2

The term 'superior' is used to describe a position that is ________.

Above or higher than another part
Explanation

Describes a position above or higher relative to another part.

#3

Which directional term indicates a position farther away from the point of attachment or origin?

Distal
Explanation

Position that is farther away from the point of attachment or origin.

#4

The term 'inferior' refers to a position that is ________.

Below or lower than another part
Explanation

Describes a position below or lower relative to another part.

#5

The term 'dorsal' refers to a position on the ________ surface of the body.

Back
Explanation

Refers to a position on the back surface of the body.

#6

Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?

Transverse plane
Explanation

Divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) portions.

#7

The term 'ipsilateral' refers to structures that are on the ________ side of the body.

Same
Explanation

Refers to structures on the same side of the body.

#8

The term 'contralateral' refers to structures that are on the ________ side of the body.

Opposite
Explanation

Refers to structures on the opposite side of the body.

#9

Which plane divides the body into right and left portions?

Sagittal plane
Explanation

Divides the body into right and left portions.

#10

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

Superficial
Explanation

Describes a position closer to the body's surface.

#11

In which anatomical position are the palms facing forward?

Erect position
Explanation

Position with the palms facing forward, used as a standard anatomical reference.

#12

The term 'anterior' is synonymous with ________.

Posterior
Explanation

Anterior is opposite to posterior.

#13

The term 'posterior' is synonymous with ________.

Dorsal
Explanation

Posterior is equivalent to dorsal.

#14

The term 'cranial' is synonymous with ________.

Superior
Explanation

Cranial is equivalent to superior.

#15

The term 'ventral' is synonymous with ________.

Anterior
Explanation

Ventral is equivalent to anterior.

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