Anatomical Terminology and Directional Terms Quiz

Test your knowledge of anatomical terminology with this directional terms quiz. Questions cover anterior, posterior, cranial, caudal, and more.

#1

Which directional term describes a position closer to the midline of the body?

Lateral
Proximal
Distal
Medial
1 answered
#2

The term 'anterior' refers to a position _____.

Above
Below
Behind
In front of
1 answered
#3

Which of the following terms describes the back side of the body?

Ventral
Anterior
Dorsal
Posterior
1 answered
#4

The term 'inferior' refers to a position _____.

Above
Below
Behind
In front of
#5

Which directional term describes a position closer to the point of attachment?

Proximal
Distal
Superior
Inferior
#6

Which term describes a movement away from the midline of the body?

Medial
Lateral
Proximal
Distal
#7

The term 'superficial' in anatomical terminology refers to a position _____.

Closer to the surface
Deeper within the body
Lateral to the midline
Proximal to the point of attachment
#8

Which directional term is synonymous with 'posterior'?

Ventral
Dorsal
Anterior
Superior
#9

The term 'cranial' refers to a position _____.

Above
Below
Toward the head
Toward the feet
#10

Which term describes a movement that decreases the angle between two body parts?

Abduction
Adduction
Extension
Flexion
#11

The term 'plantar' refers to a position _____.

Toward the head
Toward the feet
On the back
On the sole of the foot
#12

Which term describes a movement that turns the palm of the hand downward or backward?

Supination
Pronation
Eversion
Inversion
#13

The term 'ipsilateral' refers to structures that are on _____.

Opposite sides of the body
The same side of the body
Above the body
Below the body

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