The Anatomical Terms
Test your knowledge of the anatomical planes and directional terms of the body
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Which plane is indicated in RED?
- A.
Sacral Plane
- B.
Vertical Plane
- C.
Sagittal plane
- D.
Sagacious Plane
- E.
Bisecting Plane
Correct Answer
C. Sagittal planeExplanation
The correct answer is the Sagittal plane. The Sagittal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into left and right halves. It runs from front to back, separating the body into symmetrical halves. In the given question, the plane indicated in red is most likely the Sagittal plane, as it is the only option that matches the description of a vertical plane.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which plane is indicated in BLUE?
- A.
Coronal Plane
- B.
Coronary Plane
- C.
Bisecting Plane
- D.
Transverse Plane
- E.
Saggital Plane
Correct Answer
A. Coronal PlaneExplanation
The correct answer is the Coronal Plane. The Coronal Plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into front and back sections. It is also known as the frontal plane. In medical imaging, the Coronal Plane is often represented by the color blue.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which plane is indicated in GREEN?
- A.
Midway Plane
- B.
Midline Plane
- C.
Saggital Plane
- D.
Medial Plane
- E.
Transverse Plane
Correct Answer
E. Transverse PlaneExplanation
The transverse plane is indicated in green. This plane divides the body into upper and lower sections, perpendicular to the sagittal and coronal planes. It is also known as the horizontal plane and is commonly used in medical imaging to obtain cross-sectional views of the body.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The areas on the front and back of the hand are _________ and _______ respectively
- A.
Palmar and dorsal
- B.
Dorsal and palmar
- C.
Proximal and palmar
- D.
Distal and proximal
- E.
Dorsal and distal
Correct Answer
A. Palmar and dorsalExplanation
The areas on the front of the hand are referred to as palmar, while the areas on the back of the hand are known as dorsal.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The Transverse Plane divide the body into _______ and ______ portionschoose the MOST correct answer below
- A.
Top and bottom
- B.
Posterior and anterior
- C.
Proximal and distal
- D.
Superior and inferior
- E.
Lateral and medial
Correct Answer
D. Superior and inferiorExplanation
The transverse plane is a horizontal plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions. This means that the correct answer is "superior and inferior."Rate this question:
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- 6.
The coronal plane divides the body into _____ and _____ portions.
- A.
Left and right
- B.
Posterior and anterior
- C.
Above and below
- D.
Medial and proximal
- E.
Dorsal and caudal
Correct Answer
B. Posterior and anteriorExplanation
The coronal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into posterior and anterior portions. The term "posterior" refers to the back or rear side of the body, while "anterior" refers to the front or forward side of the body. This division allows for a clear understanding of the anatomical positions and orientations of different structures within the body.Rate this question:
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