LOA Anatomy Test Study Questions

Front

What is the anatomical term for the position of the heart in relation to the breastbone?

Back

The heart is posterior to the breastbone.

Front

Where is blood commonly drawn from in the arm?

Back

Blood is often drawn from the antecubital marking.

Front

Is the statement 'The skin is superficial to the skeletal muscles' true or false?

Back

TRUE

Front

What is the anatomical position of the lungs in relation to the small intestine?

Back

The lungs are superior to the small intestine.

Front

What is the name of the cavity that contains the heart, lungs, and large blood vessels?

Back

The thoracic cavity.

Front

Define 'superior' in anatomical terms.

Back

Superior refers to a position above or higher than another part of the body.

Front

Define 'inferior' in anatomical terms.

Back

Inferior refers to a position below or lower than another part of the body.

Front

What does 'anterior' mean in anatomy?

Back

Anterior refers to the front side of the body.

Front

What does 'posterior' mean in anatomy?

Back

Posterior refers to the back side of the body.

Front

What is the meaning of 'lateral' in anatomical terms?

Back

Lateral refers to a position away from the midline of the body.