Year 11 HMS Intro to Body Systems

What is the smallest particle of matter in the human body?

• Molecule

• Atom

• Cell

• Tissue

What is the function of the coronal plane?

• Divides the body into top and bottom

• Divides the body into left and right

• Divides the body into front and back

• Divides the body into diagonal sections

In the anatomical position, where are the palms facing?

• Backward

• Forward

• Inward

• Downward

Which of the following is NOT a plane of reference mentioned in the document?

• Sagittal

• Coronal

• Transverse

• Diagonal

What is the anatomical position used for in physiology?

• Measuring height

• Describing terms and positions

• Assessing weight

• Evaluating strength

Which directional term means "away from the head"?

• Superior

• Anterior

• Inferior

• Medial

Which term describes a position nearer to the back of the body?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Lateral

• Proximal

What does "Proximal" refer to in anatomical terms?

• Further from the attachment of an extremity

• Nearer to the attachment of an extremity

• Towards the surface of the body

• Away from the surface towards the center

What is the opposite of "Anterior" in directional terms?

• Superior

• Inferior

• Posterior

• Lateral

In anatomical terms, what is the opposite of "Superficial"?

• Deep

• Proximal

• Distal

• Anterior