Anatomical terms Quiz
By:Mohamed Mamdouh

Anatomical terms and body positions in a medical study atmosphere

Anatomical Terms Quiz

Test your knowledge of anatomical terms with our comprehensive quiz! This quiz covers a variety of positions, planes, and movements that are essential for anyone interested in anatomy and physiology.

Whether you're a student, instructor, or enthusiast, this quiz is designed to enhance your understanding through:

  • 30 engaging questions
  • Multiple-choice format
  • Instant feedback on your answers
30 Questions8 MinutesCreated by UnderstandingBody101
It is standing upright with eyes looking forwards, feet close together, arms straight by the sides with palms facing forwards
Erect position
Supine position
Prone position
Lateral position
Lying horizontally with the face and torso facing up
Erect position
Supine position
Prone position
Lateral position
Is a body position in which the person lies flat with the chest down and the back up
Erect position
Supine position
Prone position
Lateral position
Divides body into two equal right and left halves
Sagittal plane
Transverse plane
Coronal plane
None of the above
Divides body into upper and lower halves
Sagittal plane
Transverse plane
Coronal plane
None of the above
Divides body into anterior and posterior halves
Sagittal plane
Transverse plane
Coronal plane
None of the above
Ventral Towards the front of the body
Anterior
Posterior
Superior
Inferior
Dorsal Towards the back of the body
Anterior
Posterior
Superior
Inferior
Toward the head
Anterior
Posterior
Superior
Inferior
Toward the tail
Anterior
Posterior
Superior
Inferior
Nearer to the trunk.
Superior
Inferior
Proximal
Distal
Away from trunk
Superior
Inferior
Proximal
Distal
In the midline
Lateral
Median
Medial
Superfecial
Near to the midline
Lateral
Median
Medial
Superfecial
Away from the midline
Lateral
Median
Medial
Superfecial
Near surface
Lateral
Medial
Superfecial
Deep
Away from surface
Lateral
Medial
Superfecial
Deep
Structures at the same side of the body
Ipsilateral
Contralateral
Lateral
Medial
Structures at the opposite sides of the body
Ipsilateral
Contralateral
Lateral
Medial
Moving a limb toward midline
Flexion
Extension
Adduction
Abduction
Moving a limb away from the midline
Flexion
Extension
Adduction
Abduction
To bend (approximation of 2 surfaces)
Flexion
Extension
Adduction
Abduction
To stretch (return back)
Flexion
Extension
Adduction
Abduction
Rotation towards the median plane
Adduction
Abduction
Medial rotation
Lateral rotation
Rotation away from the median plane
Adduction
Abduction
Medial rotation
Lateral rotation
Lateral rotation of forearm which radius and ulna are parallel
Adduction
Abduction
Pronation
Supination
Medial rotation of forearm which radius rotates over ulna
Adduction
Abduction
Pronation
Supination
Moving the jaw forwards
Retraction
Protraction
Pronation
Supination
Moving the jaw backwards
Retraction
Protraction
Pronation
Supination
Sole of foot is called
Dorsal
Palmar
Plantar
Distal
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