Anatomical Directions and Body Planes Quiz

Test your knowledge of anatomical directions and body planes with these 18 questions. Learn about orientation and division of the human body.

#1

Which anatomical direction refers to the front of the body?

Posterior
Anterior
Superior
Inferior
#2

In which body plane does a frontal or coronal section divide the body?

Sagittal
Transverse
Coronal
Axial
#3

In which body plane would a transverse section divide the body?

Sagittal
Coronal
Transverse
Frontal
#4

What anatomical direction is opposite to dorsal?

Ventral
Superior
Inferior
Medial
#5

What term describes movement that decreases the angle between body parts?

Abduction
Adduction
Flexion
Extension
#6

In which body plane does a sagittal section divide the body into left and right portions?

Sagittal
Coronal
Transverse
Frontal
#7

What anatomical direction is opposite to proximal?

Distal
Superior
Inferior
Medial
#8

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

Sagittal
Coronal
Transverse
Frontal
#9

What anatomical term refers to a structure being closer to the surface of the body?

Deep
Superficial
Proximal
Distal
#10

In which body region would you find the popliteal fossa?

Thoracic
Abdominal
Lower limb
Pelvic
#11

In which quadrant is the appendix typically located?

Right upper quadrant
Left upper quadrant
Right lower quadrant
Left lower quadrant
#12

Which anatomical term refers to the back of the body?

Anterior
Posterior
Superior
Inferior
#13

In which quadrant is the liver typically located?

Right upper quadrant
Left upper quadrant
Right lower quadrant
Left lower quadrant
#14

What anatomical term is used to describe a structure that is farther away from the midline of the body?

Medial
Lateral
Proximal
Distal
#15

Which body plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?

Sagittal
Coronal
Transverse
Frontal
#16

What is the term for the movement of a body part away from the midline?

Adduction
Abduction
Flexion
Extension
#17

In which body region would you find the olecranal region?

Thoracic
Abdominal
Upper limb
Pelvic
#18

What term describes movement towards the midline of the body?

Abduction
Adduction
Flexion
Extension

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