Describing the Skeleton

Question 1

Name the axial components

Answer 1

Skull, spine and thorax

Question 2

Name the appendicular components

Answer 2

Upper and lower limbs

Question 3

Major function of the skull

Answer 3

Protect the brain

Question 4

Major function of the thorax

Answer 4

Facilitate breathing

Question 5

Major function of the spine

Answer 5

Supports the weight of the upper body

Question 6

Major function of the upper limb

Answer 6

Manual dexterity

Question 7

Major function of the lower limb

Answer 7

Weight bearing, locomotion

Question 8

Describe the anatomical position

Answer 8

• Standing erect with feet flat on the floor under hip joints
• Straight back with head and eyes facing forwards
• Arms by the side with forearms and hands facing forwards
• Eyes focused at infinity on the horizon

Question 9

Sagittal plane

Answer 9

Vertical planes splitting the body down the middle between the eyes

Question 10

Coronal plane

Answer 10

Vertical planes splitting the body into back and front

Question 11

Axial plane

Answer 11

Horizontal planes splitting the body into top and bottom

Question 12

Superior

Answer 12

Above

Question 13

Inferior

Answer 13

Below

Question 14

Lateral

Answer 14

Further from the sagittal plane

Question 15

Medial

Answer 15

Closer to the sagittal plane

Question 16

Superficial

Answer 16

Closer to the surface

Question 17

Deep

Answer 17

Further from the surface

Question 18

Anterior

Answer 18

Closer to the front of the body

Question 19

Posterior

Answer 19

Closer to the back of the body

Question 20

Proximal

Answer 20

Closer to the starting point

Question 21

Distal

Answer 21

Further from the starting point

Question 22

Ipsilateral

Answer 22

The same side of the body

Question 23

Contralateral

Answer 23

The opposite side of the body

Question 24

Supine

Answer 24

Anatomical position but lying on the back

Question 25

Prone

Answer 25

Anatomical position but lying on the front