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Anatomical Terms

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

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1.

It is important to understand how the abdominal area is divided for accurate assessment and documentation.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

_____________ are created by imaginary lines that intersect the body into parts.

a)

Body cavities

b)

Body planes

c)

Directional terms

d)

Anatomical positions

3.

Select the directional term that represents the back of the body.

a)

Medial

b)

Lateral

c)

Posterior

d)

Superior

4.

Which quadrant houses the left adrenal gland?

a)

Left upper quadrant

b)

Right lower quadrant

c)

Right upper quadrant

d)

Left lower quadrant

5.

Which of the following is defined as any space in the body that contains fluid and organs?

a)

Body planes

b)

Directional terms

c)

Anatomical positions

d)

Body cavities

6.

Select the directional term that represents moving away from the origination of a structure.

a)

Superior

b)

Distal

c)

Anterior

d)

Proximal

7.

Which body plane separates the right and left sides of the body?

a)

Sagittal

b)

Frontal

c)

Transverse

d)

Oblique

8.

Select the directional term that represents heading away from the middle of the body.

a)

Superior

b)

Medial

c)

Anterior

d)

Lateral

9.

Select the directional term that represents the middle of the body.

a)

Superior

b)

Posterior

c)

Medial

d)

Midline

10.

Which body cavity is located inside the rib cage within the torso?

a)

Thoracic

b)

Ventral

c)

Cranial

d)

Abdominopelvic

11.

Which quadrant houses the right adrenal gland?

a)

Left upper quadrant

b)

Right lower quadrant

c)

Right upper quadrant

d)

Left lower quadrant

12.

Select the directional term that represents moving toward the origination of a structure.

a)

Anterior

b)

Distal

c)

Proximal

d)

Superior

13.

Select the directional term that represents heading toward the middle of the body.

a)

Superior

b)

Medial

c)

Anterior

d)

Inferior

14.

Which body cavity has both anterior and posterior portions and houses many organs called viscera?

a)

Abdominopelvic

b)

Cranial

c)

Ventral

d)

Thoracic

15.

Which of the following is the most superior body cavity?

a)

Cranial

b)

Spinal

c)

Thoracic

d)

Ventral

16.

Why is it important to understand body position?

a)

Knowledge of body position improves posture.

b)

Standard directional terms prevent confusion when relaying information to others.

c)

Anatomical position is more important than body position.

d)

It is not important to understand body position.

17.

Select the directional term that represents a view toward the lower part of the body in relation to the torso.

a)

Medial

b)

Inferior

c)

Anterior

d)

Superior