Introduction to Anatomy Terms

Introduction to Anatomy Terms

Multiple Choice

You are told to assume the anatomical position. You would be looking at the

• a wall

• the floor

• the ceiling

Multiple Choice

In the anatomical position your arms would be

• bent at the elbow

• straight

Multiple Choice

In the anatomical position you would be

• sitting

• standing

Multiple Choice

In the anatomical position your

• Thumbs would be closest to your thighs

• little finger would be closest to your thighs

Open Ended

List the organs found in the following body cavities

Cranial

Vertebral

Thoracic

Abdominal

Pelvic

Directional Terms

Fill in the Blank

Inferior

Fill in the Blank

Anterior (Ventral)

Fill in the Blank

Lateral

Fill in the Blank

Proximal

Fill in the Blank

Deep

Fill in the Blank

The heart is ____ to the breastbone

Multiple Choice

The Wrist is ____ to the elbow

• distal

• proximal

• superior

• posterior

Multiple Choice

The subcutaneous layer is ____ to the epidermis

• deep

• superficial

• anterior

• ventral

Multiple Choice

The Little finger is ______ to the thumb

• medial

• lateral

• distal

• posterior

Open Ended

List three structure of the body found in the midline.

Open Ended

A Band Aid is on the right lateral inferior edge of the patella. In everyday language where is it?

Open Ended

The carpus is moved posteriorly and superiorly to the inferior edge of the scapula. In everyday language, what happened?

Open Ended

When a spinal tap is done what body cavity does the needle enter?

Open Ended

A patient is brought into the emergency room with a penetrating wound in the lower left region of the belly. Describe the position of the wound precisely and state what body cavities have been penetrated.

Open Ended

What is the only plane of section that can produce exact mirror images?

Open Ended

Describe the position that exist between each pair of words.

Elbow and Wrist

Nose and Chin

Skin and Kidneys

Lungs and Heart