2025 Anatomical Terminology

The ______________________ is the body system that breaks down food so that it can be used by the body.

• circulatory system

• digestive system

• respiratory system

• skeletal system

Divides the body into upper and lower parts.

• Sagittal

• Frontal

• Transverse

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

• Regulate the body's functions by secreting hormones

• Protect the inner organs of the body from harm

• Coordinate the actions of the body

• Exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen with the environment

Which of the following is located in one of the dorsal cavities?

• brain

• stomach

• eye

• bladder

Which body cavity is located above the diaphragm and is surrounded by the rib cage?

• abdominal
• pelvic
• thoracic

The viewer's LEFT side is the patient's ____ side.

• Left
• Right

Your sternum (breastbone) is __________ to your shoulder.

• medial

• lateral

• proximal

• distal

What is the most important function of the excretory system?

• Break down food

• Pump blood

• Remove waste

• Voluntary movement

The eyes are ______ to the ears.

• medial

• lateral

• anterior

• posterior

The navel is __________ to the spine.

• posterior

• lateral

• anterior

• medial