Introduction

Question 1

Atoms and molecules

Answer 1

Chemical Level

Question 2

Cell, basic structural and functional unit of life

Answer 2

Cellular Level

Question 3

Tissue, similar cells that perform a common function

Answer 3

Tissue Level

Question 4

Organ, two or more kinds of tissues integrated to perform specific functions

Answer 4

Organ Level

Question 5

Organism, has several organ systems which work together to maintain life

Answer 5

Organismal Level

Question 6

Upright, feet parallel, eyes and palms forward

Answer 6

Anatomical Position

Question 7

Imaginary lines or actual dissecting cuts (sections) which may be used to “section” the body or an organ

Answer 7

Planes of Reference

Question 8

Divides the body or organ into unequal right and left portions

Answer 8

Sagittal

Question 9

Divides the body or organ into equal halves (right and left portions)

Answer 9

Midsagittal

Question 10

Divides the body or organ into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions

Answer 10

Coronal (=Frontal)

Question 11

Divides the body or organ into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) portions

Answer 11

Transverse (= Horizontal, Cross-Sectional)

Question 12

Divides the body or organ into slanted, diagonal portions

Answer 12

Oblique

Question 13

In front of; toward the front surface

Answer 13

Anterior

Question 14

In back of; toward the back surface

Answer 14

Posterior

Question 15

Toward the back side of the human body

Answer 15

Dorsal

Question 16

Toward the belly side of the human body

Answer 16

Ventral

Question 17

Closer to the head

Answer 17

Superior

Question 18

Closer to feet

Answer 18

Inferior

Question 19

At the rear or tail end

Answer 19

Cuadal

Question 20

At the head end

Answer 20

Cranial (cephalic)

Question 21

Toward the nose or mouth

Answer 21

Rostral

Question 22

Toward the midline of the body

Answer 22

Medial

Question 23

Away from the midline of the body

Answer 23

Lateral

Question 24

On the same side

Answer 24

Ipsilateral

Question 25

On the opposite side

Answer 25

Contralateral

Question 26

On the inside, internal to another structure

Answer 26

Deep

Question 27

On the outside, external to another structure

Answer 27

Superficial

Question 28

Closest to point of attachment to trunk

Answer 28

Proximal

Question 29

Furthest from point of attachment to trunk

Answer 29

Distal

Question 30

Eye

Answer 30

Orbital

Question 31

Nasal

Answer 31

Nose

Question 32

Buccal

Answer 32

Cheek

Question 33

Oral

Answer 33

Mouth

Question 34

Mental

Answer 34

Chin

Question 35

Area covered by the scalp

Answer 35

Cranial Region

Question 36

Left and right chest

Answer 36

Pectoral Region

Question 37

Chest

Answer 37

Thorax or Thoracic Region

Question 38

Sit atop pectoral regions

Answer 38

Mammary Regions (breasts)

Question 39

Between pectoral regions

Answer 39

Sternal Region

Question 40

Armpits

Answer 40

Axillary Regions

Question 41

Located between the diaphragm and the top of the hip bones

Answer 41

Abdominal Region

Question 42

Located between the hip bones

Answer 42

Pelvic Region

Question 43

Shoulder

Answer 43

Deltoid Region

Question 44

Arm; between shoulder and elbow

Answer 44

Brachial Region

Question 45

Front of elbow

Answer 45

Antecubital (=cubital) Region

Question 46

Forearm

Answer 46

Antebrachial Region

Question 47

The “wrist”

Answer 47

Carpal Region

Question 48

The hand

Answer 48

Manus (Hand) Region

Question 49

Front of the hand (the palm)

Answer 49

Palmar

Question 50

Back of the hand

Answer 50

Dorsum