Anatomy Basics Quiz

Why is it important to learn anatomical terminology?

• To confuse patients

• To impress friends with medical jargon

• To understand the relationships and functions of body parts

• To memorize random words

What does a transverse plane do?

• Divides the body into upper and lower parts

• Divides the body into right and left halves

• Divides the body into front and back

• Divides the body into diagonal sections

In anatomical terms, what does 'medial' mean?

• Closer to the midline of the body

• Further from the midline of the body

• Closer to the head

• Closer to the feet

Which term describes a position closer to the skin?

• Deep

• Posterior

• Anterior

• Superficial

What is the movement called when a limb is brought closer to the midline of the body?

• Abduction

• Adduction

• Extension

• Flexion

What is the opposite of medial rotation?

• Extension

• Flexion

• Internal rotation

• Lateral rotation

Which movement involves increasing the angle at a hinge joint?

• Adduction

• Extension

• Flexion

• Abduction

What is the term for moving the foot outward at the ankle joint?

• Inversion

• Eversion

• Extension

• Flexion

What does the term 'anatomy' historically mean?

• To heal

• To cut up

• To draw

• To build up

How has the study of anatomy evolved with technology?

• It has eliminated the need for practical learning

• It has become more focused on regional dissection

• It now uses systematic study methods

• It relies solely on textbooks