Anatomical Terminology Worksheet
A Grade 9 Science worksheet focusing on fundamental anatomical terms, body planes, and directional terms.
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Anatomical Terminology
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer based on your knowledge of anatomical terminology.
1. Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts?
Sagittal plane
Transverse plane
Coronal (frontal) plane
Oblique plane
2. The term 'distal' refers to a position that is:
Closer to the point of attachment or origin
Further from the point of attachment or origin
Towards the head
Towards the feet
3. The anatomical position is characterized by the body standing erect, feet slightly apart, palms facing .
4. The term means towards the midline of the body.
5. The heart is to the lungs.
6. Describe the difference between the superior and inferior directional terms.
7. Explain what is meant by the 'anatomical position' and why it is important.
8. The patellar region is located on the posterior aspect of the knee.
True
False
9. The brachial region refers to the arm.
True
False
10. Using the diagram below, identify the indicated body planes.
A:
B:
C: