Anatomical Terms

Anatomical Terms

Standard & Learning Target

• SAP1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to analyze anatomical structures of the human body. 

• Learning Target: I can communicate information to analyze anatomical structures of the human body

Open Ended

What type of terms are used by physicians to exam reference areas in the body?

Multiple Choice

Which term is used to identify an organ that is "above" something else.

• Inferior

• Superior

Multiple Choice

Another name for Anterior is_______.

• Dorsal

• Ventral

• Arterial

Multiple Choice

A limb that is closer to the trunk or attachment point is considered_______.

• Proximal

• Distal

• Superficial

Multiple Choice

The nails are ____________ in the anatomical position.

• Dorsal

• Anterior

Multiple Choice

Anatomical Position is standing straight up, feet flat on the ground, arms at your side and palms facing backward.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Select the 3 major planes of the human body.

• Frontal (Coronal)

• Superficial (Surface)

• Sagittal (median)

• Transverse (horizontal)

• Parasagittal (Semi-median)