Anatomy Chapter 2 Flashcards
Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections?
Transverse plane
Using the knee as a reference point, which body part is the most distal?
Shoulder
A patient with cystic fibrosis needs respiratory therapy that requires draining excess secretions from the lungs. What position would be most beneficial for this process?
Trendelenburg position
Pain in the left upper quadrant could be due to problems with which organ?
Stomach
A patient who fell from a second story window and landed on a wrist likely has injuries in the _________ region.
carpal
A hernia in the inguinal region involves protrusion of the __________ through the abdominal muscle.
intestines
Which directional term is used CORRECTLY?
The patient had scratch marks on the posterior side of her leg.
Sagittal sections of an organ run parallel to which plane?
Median plane
The lumbar region is located directly superior to the __________ region.
iliac
Which body part is the most superficial?
Fingernails
A patient who needs to have a brain tumor removed will require surgery within the __________ cavity.
cranial
The term “medial” refers to body parts located where?
Near the middle of the body
Which patient would benefit most from being placed in Fowler’s position?
A patient with difficulty breathing
You have been asked to obtain the medical history of a patient. What position should the patient be in during this process?
Seated
Peripheral cyanosis will present as bluish discoloration to which body part?
Fingers
Which body position is commonly used for childbirth in Western nations?
Lithotomy
The coronal plane divides the body into which sections?
Front and back
What is one duty of a surgical technologist?
Setting up a sterile field for operations
The cervical section of the spinal column has how many vertebrae?
7
A patient needs to have his temperature taken in the axillary region. Where would you place the thermometer?
Armpit
What structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity?
Diaphragm
When a patient is standing in anatomical position, which directions are the palms of the hands facing?
Forward
A phlebotomist who is trying to draw blood from a patient will likely draw blood from which region?
Antecubital
The buccal cavity refers to ________.
the space within the mouth
A patient comes into the emergency department complaining of pubic pain. What body area needs to be assessed?
Genitals
Pain caused by appendicitis would most likely be felt in which quadrant?
Right lower quadrant
Which region includes the area where the thigh meets the trunk of the body?
Inguinal region
Which imaging procedure produces a two-dimensional view of inside of the body?
X-ray
Which cavity contains the organs of the urinary system?
Pelvic cavity
A patient has been admitted to the hospital for amputation of the right great toe. In this situation, “right” refers to __________.
the patient’s right
