Anatomical Terminology and Body Planes Quiz

Anterior means towards the front of the body.

The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right halves.

Caudal means towards the tail.

The frontal plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.

The heart and lungs are located in the thoracic cavity.

The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right sections.

Dorsal refers to the back of the body.

The brain and spinal cord are located in the cranial cavity.

The transverse plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections.

Caudal means toward the tail or rear end of the body.

The abdominal cavity contains the stomach, liver, and intestines.

Prone refers to lying face down.

The heart is located in the thoracic cavity.

Adduction is movement toward the midline of the body.

The bladder and reproductive organs are located in the pelvic cavity.

The anatomical term for the palm of the hand is palmar.

Abduction is movement away from the midline of the body.

Supine refers to lying face up.

The anatomical term for the sole of the foot is plantar.

Ventral means toward the belly side of the body.

Flexion is bending a joint to decrease the angle between two bones or body parts.

Abduction describes the movement of a body part away from the midline of the body.

Moving a body part away from the midline is termed as abduction.

Proximal refers to being closer to the point of attachment.

The midsagittal plane divides the body into left and right sections.