Anatomy

Which of the following is the correct directional term for describing the position of the patella relative to the femur?

• Superior

• Inferior

• Proximal

• Distal

An injury on the back of a person's head would be described as occurring in the _______ region.

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Superior

• Inferior

If a structure is described as being “superficial,” what does this indicate about its location?

• It is closer to the surface of the body

• It is further from the surface of the body

• It is located toward the midline of the body

• It is located away from the midline of the body

A transverse plane would divide the body into:

• Anterior and posterior sections

• Left and right sections

• Superior and inferior sections

• Medial and lateral sections

The wrist is _______ to the elbow.

If a patient is lying on their back, facing upward, which term best describes their position?

• Prone

• Supine

• Lateral

• Oblique

To examine a cross-section of the spinal cord that shows both the anterior and posterior sides, which plane should you use?

• Transverse

• Sagittal

• Coronal

• Oblique

In a four-legged animal, which term is synonymous with "superior"?

• Dorsal

• Ventral

• Cranial

• Caudal

The diaphragm is located _______ to the lungs.

• Inferior

• Superior

• Medial

• Lateral

During a CT scan, a coronal plane is used. What does this plane show?

• A view of the body cut into top and bottom halves

• A view of the body cut into front and back halves

• A view of the body cut into left and right halves

• A view of the body cut at an angle