Anatomy Directional Terms and Subdivisions Quiz

The abdominal region above the diaphragm is known as the _______ region

The abdomen is divided into 4 quadrants by two perpendicular lines intersecting at the _______

The upper limb region known as the _______ region is between the shoulder and the elbow

The segment of a limb between the elbow and the wrist is known as the _______ region

The body cavity lined with a membrane and containing internal organs is known as the _______ cavity

The abdominal region below the umbilicus is known as the _______ region

The serous membrane associated with the lung is called ______

The serous membrane associated with the heart is called ______

The serous membrane associated with the abdominal cavity is called ______

The translucent, membranous curtain suspending and anchoring the viscera is called ______

Some organs of the abdominal cavity lie against the posterior body wall and are covered by peritoneum only on the side facing the peritoneal cavity. Examples include Kidneys, Ureters, Adrenal glands. This arrangement is known as ______

The serosa that enfolds and covers the outer surfaces of organs such as the stomach and small intestine is called ______

When describing the human body, we assume it's in ______ position.

The three major anatomical ______ are Sagittal, Frontal, and Transverse.

Midsagittal is the sagittal plane that divides the body into ______ halves.

The frontal plane divides the body into ______ (front) and posterior (back).

Transverse plane divides the body into superior (upper) and ______ (lower).

Anatomical ______ are real or imaginary slices called sections or planes.