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Physiologyical Directional and Regional Terminology Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following best describes anatomical position?
a)

Erect position of the body with the face directed forward, the arms at the side, and the palms of the hands facing forward.

b)

Erect position of the body with the face directed forward, the arms at the side, and the palms of the hands facing backwards.

c)

Laying position of the body with the face directed forward, the arms at the side, and the palms of the hands facing forward.

d)

Laying position of the body with the face directed forward, the arms at the side, and the palms of the hands facing backwards.

2.

This image represents the __________ skeleton.

a)

Appendicular

b)

Axial

3.

The arrow in the image refers to which directional term?

a)

Superior

b)

Inferior

c)

Anterior

d)

Posterior

4.
What position is this
a)
Supine
b)
Prone
c)
Anatoical Position
d)
Sit Up
5.
  1. The mouth is located ​ (a)   to the ears.

Choose from the below words
Medial
Lateral
Deep
Superficial
6.

My heart is ______________ to my spinal cord.

a)

Posterior

b)

Anterior

c)

Inferior

d)

Superior

7.
The rib cage is _____ to the heart.
a)

Proximal

b)

Medial

c)

Lateral

d)

Distal

8.

Directional terms used for limbs only.

a)

Anterior/Posterior

b)

Inferior/Superior

c)

Proximal/Distal

d)

Ventral/Dorsal

9.

What body cavity represents the area of the head?

a)

Cranial Cavity

b)

Pleural Cavity

c)

Pericardial Cavity

d)

Vertebral Canal

10.
  1. Which plane separates the body into anterior and posterior portions?

a)

Coronal

b)

Sagittal

c)

Transverse

d)

Spinal

11.

________ means head of the body.

a)

Caudal

b)

Dorsal

c)

Ventral

d)

Cephalic

12.

What is the anatomical term for the armpit?

a)

Sternal

b)

Axillary

c)

Acromial

d)

Brachial

13.

What region does #3 represent?

a)

Oral

b)

Buccal

c)

Acrominal

d)

Orbital

14.

What region represents the fingers and toes?

a)

Tarsal

b)

Carpal

c)

Digital

d)

Axillary

15.
Which region is labeled 9
a)
Right Illiac
b)
Right Lumbar
c)
Left Illiac
d)
Left Lumbar