Anatomical Terms

Front

What best describes the anatomical position?

Back

standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms supinated

Front

The imaginary line dividing the body into right and left halves is called:

Back

Midline

Front

Which of the following is NOT part of the axial skeleton? Vertebrae, Skull, Sternum, Femur

Back

Femur

Front

Which connective tissue attaches muscle to bone?

Back

Tendon

Front

Which connective tissue attaches bone to bone?

Back

Ligament

Front

Which type of fracture results in the bone breaking into several pieces?

Back

Comminuted

Front

How can osteoporosis be prevented?

Back

Weight-bearing exercise and calcium intake.

Front

The shoulder is ______ to the hand

Back

Proximal

Front

The lungs are _____ to the ribs

Back

Deep

Front

Which term means closer to the midline?

Back

Medial