Ch. 5

Question 1

The topographic term used to describe the location of body parts that are closer toward the midline of the body is

Answer 1

medical

Question 2

A fracture of the humerus just above the elbow would be described as a

Answer 2

distal humerus fracture

Question 3

A patient has fractured both femurs. Anatomically, these injuries would be described as being

Answer 3

bilateral

Question 4

A patient with a pneumothorax has unlisted chest expansion. This meant that

Answer 4

only one side of his chest rises when he inhales

Question 5

A young male jumped from a tree and landed feet first. Which aspect of his body hs sustained the initial injury?

Answer 5

plantar

Question 6

An intoxicated 40-year-old male is found lying face down. How would you document his body’s position?

Answer 6

prone

Question 7

In relation to the chest, the back is

Answer 7

posterior

Question 8

In relations to the wrist, the elbow is

Answer 8

proximal

Question 9

Movement or motion away from the body’s midline is called

Answer 9

abduction

Question 10

The ___ of the heart is the inferior portion of the ventricles

Answer 10

apex