ANATOMICAL POSITIONS

Question 1

The term for the position of standing with feet parallel, arms hanging straight down, palms forward and face forward is?

Answer 1

Anatomical Postion

Question 2

Refers to a structure that is closer to head or higher than another structure

Answer 2

Superior

Question 3

Refers to a structure that is closer to feet or lower part of body than another structure

Answer 3

Inferior

Question 4

Refers to a structure that is more ‘in front’ than another structure

Answer 4

Anterior

Question 5

Refers to a structure that is more ‘behind’ than another structure

Answer 5

Posterior

Question 6

Refers to a structure that is closer to mid-sagittal plane

Answer 6

Medial

Question 7

Refers to a structure that is farther away from mid-sagittal plane

Answer 7

Lateral

Question 8

Refers to a structure that is closer to root of limb than another structure in limb

Answer 8

Proximal

Question 9

Refers to a structure that is farther away from root of limb than another structure in limb

Answer 9

Distal

Question 10

Refers to a structure that is closer to surface of body

Answer 10

Superficial

Question 11

Refers to a structure that is farther from surface of body

Answer 11

Deep

Question 12

Refers to a structure that is the same side as the reference point

Answer 12

Ipsilateral

Question 13

Refers to a structure that is the opposite side as the reference point

Answer 13

Contralateral