Directional Terms in Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

Test your knowledge of directional terms in anatomy with this quiz. Explore terms like proximal, distal, superior, and more.

#1

Which term describes the body part located nearer to the midline of the body?

Proximal
Distal
Medial
Lateral
#2

Which directional term refers to a structure that is closer to the surface of the body?

Superficial
Deep
Anterior
Posterior
#3

Which directional term indicates a structure closer to the head?

Caudal
Cranial
Superior
Inferior
#4

The knee is ____ to the ankle.

Proximal
Distal
Lateral
Medial
#5

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

Abduction
Adduction
Flexion
Extension
#6

The elbow is ____ to the wrist.

Proximal
Distal
Medial
Lateral
#7

Which term describes a cut that divides the body into superior and inferior portions?

Transverse
Sagittal
Coronal
Oblique
#8

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

Abduction
Adduction
Flexion
Extension
#9

The heart is located ____ to the lungs.

Posterior
Anterior
Superior
Inferior
#10

Which directional term indicates a structure closer to the tail or the bottom of the spine in humans?

Caudal
Cranial
Superior
Inferior
#11

The nose is ____ to the mouth.

Proximal
Distal
Superior
Inferior
#12

Which term describes the palm of the hand?

Palmar
Plantar
Dorsal
Ventral
#13

Which term describes movement that brings a limb closer to the midline of the body?

Abduction
Adduction
Flexion
Extension
#14

The knee is ____ to the thigh.

Proximal
Distal
Medial
Lateral
#15

Which term describes a cut that divides the body into front and back portions?

Transverse
Sagittal
Coronal
Oblique

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