Chapter 1: Language Of Anatomy

Question 1

What is anatomical position?

Answer 1

• upright stance
• eyes facing forward
• feet anterior and slightly apart
• palms facing anterior

Question 2

Which anatomical positions are only for the head, neck, and trunk?

Answer 2

Superior (above) and Inferior (below)

Question 3

Which anatomical positions are for appendages only?

Answer 3

Proximal (closer) and Distal (further)

Question 4

Describe anterior (ventral) position.

Answer 4

The front of the body part

Question 5

Describe the posterior position (dorsal).

Answer 5

The back of the body part

Question 6

Describe the medial position.

Answer 6

• location of two or more points on the body
• point closest to the middle of the body
  (X is closer to the midline of the body than Y)

Question 7

Describe the lateral position.

Answer 7

-location of two or more points on the body
-farthest point from the middle
(X is farther from the middle than Y)

Question 8

Describe superior position.

Answer 8

Towards the head (above/upper)

Question 9

Describe inferior position.

Answer 9

Towards the feet (below/lower)

Question 10

Describe proximal position.

Answer 10

Location nearest the point of the extremity’s attachment to the body of the trunk

Question 11

Describe distal position.

Answer 11

Location farthest the point of the extremity’s attachment to the body of the trunk

Question 12

Abdominal:

Answer 12

Abdomen

Question 13

Antebrachial:

Answer 13

Forearm

Question 14

Antecubital:

Answer 14

Front of elbow

Question 15

Auricular:

Answer 15

Ear

Question 16

Axillary:

Answer 16

Armpit

Question 17

Brachial:

Answer 17

Arm

Question 18

Buccal:

Answer 18

Cheek

Question 19

Calceneal:

Answer 19

Heel

Question 20

Carpal:

Answer 20

Wrist

Question 21

Cephalic:

Answer 21

Head

Question 22

Cervical:

Answer 22

Neck

Question 23

Coxal:

Answer 23

Hip

Question 24

Cranial:

Answer 24

Brain region

Question 25

Cural:

Answer 25

Leg

Question 26

Deltoid:

Answer 26

Shoulder

Question 27

Digital:

Answer 27

Fingers or toes

Question 28

Femoral:

Answer 28

Thigh

Question 29

Gluteal:

Answer 29

Buttocks

Question 30

Hallux:

Answer 30

Great toe

Question 31

Inguinal:

Answer 31

Groin

Question 32

Lumbar:

Answer 32

Lower back

Question 33

Mammary:

Answer 33

Breast

Question 34

Manus:

Answer 34

Hand

Question 35

Mental:

Answer 35

Chin

Question 36

Nasal:

Answer 36

Nose

Question 37

Occipital:

Answer 37

Back of the head

Question 38

Olecranal:

Answer 38

Elbow

Question 39

Oral:

Answer 39

Mouth

Question 40

Orbital:

Answer 40

Eye

Question 41

Palmar:

Answer 41

Palm

Question 42

Patellar:

Answer 42

Kneecap

Question 43

Pelvic:

Answer 43

Pelvis

Question 44

Perineal:

Answer 44

Area between anus and reproductive organ

Question 45

Pes

Answer 45

Foot

Question 46

Plantar:

Answer 46

Sole of foot

Question 47

Pollex:

Answer 47

Thumb

Question 48

Popliteal:

Answer 48

Back of the knee

Question 49

Pubic:

Answer 49

Area of reproductive organ

Question 50

Radial:

Answer 50

Thumb side of arm

Question 51

Sacral:

Answer 51

Sacrum

Question 52

Scapular:

Answer 52

Scapula, shoulder blade

Question 53

Sternal:

Answer 53

Sternum

Question 54

Sural:

Answer 54

Calf

Question 55

Tarsal:

Answer 55

Ankle

Question 56

Thoracic:

Answer 56

Chest cavity

Question 57

Tibial:

Answer 57

Medial aspect of the leg

Question 58

Fibular:

Answer 58

Lateral aspect of the leg

Question 59

Ulnar:

Answer 59

Pinky side of the arm

Question 60

Umbilical:

Answer 60

Navel

Question 61

Vertebral:

Answer 61

Spinal column, vertebrae

Question 62

The Thoracic cavity includes what 3 things?

Answer 62

1. Pleural cavity 2. Pericardial cavity 3. Mediastinum

Question 63

The abdominopelvic cavity includes which two things?

Answer 63

1. Abdomen 2. Pelvis

Question 64

The cephalic region includes:

Answer 64

1. Frontal 2. Orbital 3. Nasal 4. Oral 5. Buccal 6. Mental 8. Auricular 9. Occipital 10. Cranial

Question 65

The pelvic region includes:

Answer 65

1. Coxal 2. Inguinal

Question 66

Upper extremities include:

Answer 66

1. Deltoid 2. Pectoral 3. Brachial 4. Antecubital 5. Olecranal 6. Antebrachial 7. Radial 8. Ulnar 9. Carpal 10. Manus 11. Palmar 12. Digital 13. Scapular 14. Thoracic 15. Mammary 16. Vertebral 17. Umbilical 18. Pollex

Question 67

Lower Extremities:

Answer 67

1. Femoral 2. Fibular 3. Tibular 4. Patellar 5. Popliteal 6. Crural 7. Sural 8. Calcaneal 9. Plantar 10. Tarsal 11. Pes 12. Digital 13. Inguinal 14. Pubic 15. Perineal 16. Pelvis 17. Sacral 18. Gluteal

Question 68

The Frontal (Coronal) Plane separates....

Answer 68

Anterior and Posterior

Question 69

The Transverse Plane separates:

Answer 69

Superior and Inferior

Question 70

The Midsagittal Plane separates:

Answer 70

Right and left (equal)

Question 71

Which layer lines the internal surface of body wall?

Answer 71

Visceral (inner)

Question 72

Which layer lines the external surface of body wall?

Answer 72

Parietal (outer)

Question 73

The Ventral Cavity consists of:

Answer 73

1. Heart 2. Parietal pericardium 3. Serous fluid 4. Visceral pericardium 5. Parietal pleura 6. Visceral pleura 9. Diaphragm