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WorksheetsHBS Language of Anatomy
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 3hrs 25mins
A _____ wound might require medical attention whereas a _____ cut or scratch would just need basic bandages.
superficial, deep
deep, superficial
The eyes and nose are on the ______ surface of the body.
posterior
anterior
The stomach is ______ to the heart.
superior
inferior
What does it mean when the doctor says he/she is about to dissect the distal end of the popliteal artery?
The doctor is going to dissect an artery at the front of the knee at the end closest to the hip.
The doctor is going to dissect an artery at the front of the knee at the end that is further away from the hip.
The doctor is going to dissect an artery at the back of the knee at the end closer to the hip.
The doctor is going to dissect an artery at the back of the knee at the end that is further away from the hip.
Words that describe the location of one structure in relation to another. These terms are also used to indicate specific locations on organs or bones.
Body Planes
Body Cavities
Directional terms
Words that describe specific regions or locations on the body.
Regional terms
Directional terms
Body planes
Words that describe the spaces of the body that contain the internal organs, or viscera.
Body Planes
Body cavities
toward or at the front of the body
anterior
dorsal
deep
distal
Toward the head end or upper part of the body
Medial
Inferior
Lateral
Superior
toward the midline of the body
distal
lateral
medial
inferior
Away from the midline
Medial
Lateral
Distal
Proximal
Toward a structure's origin or point of attachment to the trunk
Lateral
Proximal
Distal
Medial
Away from the head.
Inferior
Lateral
Deep
Distal
Toward the back of the body.
Superficial
Distal
Superior
Posterior
Away from the trunk.
Superior
Distal
Lateral
Anterior
Front of the body
Ventral/ Anterior
Dorsal/ Posterior
Superior
Sagittal
The thigh is ____ to the shoulder.
distal
inferior
superior
posterior
Proximal means?
Closer to the origin.
Further away from the origin.
A ____________ wound might require medical attention whereas a ________________ cut or scratch would just need basic bandages, a band-aid, or a hug.
A: Superficial, Deep
Deep, Superficial
Your lungs are lateral to your heart.
True
False
The eyes and nose are on the ______________ surface of the body.
Anterior
Posterior
Which of these does not occur when in Anatomical Position?
Face forward
Feet forward
Palms facing backward
Palms facing forward
Which of the following terms means towards the front?
Superior
Inferior
Anterior
Posterior
Which of the following terms means towards the back?
Superior
Inferior
Anterior
Posterior
Which of the following terms means towards the head?
Superior
Inferior
Anterior
Posterior
Which of the following terms means towards the feet?
Superior
Inferior
Anterior
Posterior
Medial means...
towards the middle of the body
away from the middle of the body
towards the back of the body
towards the front of the body
Lateral means...
towards the middle of the body
away from the middle of the body
towards the back of the body
towards the front of the body
Ventral means...
the front
the back
the side
the top
Dorsal means...
the front
the back
the side
the top
Dorsal means...
the front
the back
the side
the top
Closest point to the attachment of the trunk is called
proximal
distal
cranial
caudal
A body part said to be furthest from the point of attachment to the trunk is said to be
proximal
distal
lateral
medial
Your skin is ___________ to your bones.
deep
lateral
superficial
dorsal
The head is ______ to the chest.
superior
dorsal
inferior
ventral
Your elbows are proximal to your
shoulder
wrist
bicep
ears
The knee is _________ to the ankle.
lateral
medial
proximal
distal
Towards the Front. [The eyes are _______ to the brain].
Inferior
Deep
Lateral
Anterior
The bone is _____ to the skin.
inferior
superficial
deep
posterior
Which side is facing you?
Anterior
Posterior
Lateral
Medial
The navel is ___________ to the spine.
posterior
lateral
anterior
medial
Which anatomical plane is the ONLY horizontal plane?
sagittal
transverse
frontal
Which anatomical plane divides the body into anterior and posterior?
frontal
transverse
sagittal
midsagittal
The midsagittal plane separates the body into...
top and bottom
left and right
front and back
Which side is facing you?
Anterior
Posterior
Lateral
Medial
Abdominal
space in front of elbow
space between thorax and pelvis
Armpit
the instep of the foot
This term refers to the shoulder region
brachial
acromial
unilateral
carpal
The carpal refers to the
ankle
wrist
fingers
toes
Write the correct letter for the region. Tarsal
(a)
Write the correct letter for the region. Popliteal
(a)
Write the correct letter for the region. Sternal
(a)
Write the correct letter for the region. Cephalic
(a)
Write the correct letter for the region. Scapular
(a)
What is region 7?
orbital
oral
occipital
umbilical
Which one is incorrect?
8 - brachial
1- pedal
9- axillary
12 - sternal
Which of these are ALL posterior regions of the body?
Sural, Crural, Scapular
Sural, Popliteal, Femoral
Femoral, Mental, Gluteal
Sacral, Vertebral, Crural
All of the following regions are located on the Anterior side of the body except?
Frontal
Pectoral
Umbilical
Vertebral
This term refers to the arm
Brachial
Carpal
Clavicular
Bilateral
Thigh
Patellar
Peroneal
Femoral
Popliteal
Armpit
Axillary
Manus
Femoral
Calcaneal
The sternum is ______ to the humerus.
medial
lateral
superior
inferior
Give the anatomical term for the thigh
popliteal
patellar
crural
femoral
What region represents the knee?
Patellar
Tarsal
Carpal
Buccal
What region represents behind the knee?
Patellar
Axillary
Antecubital
Popliteal
The arm is ______ to the hand
Medial
Distal
Proximal
Lateral
The auxiliary region is ______ to the hip
Medial
Distal
Superior
Lateral
The big toe is ______ to the little toe
Medial
Distal
Superior
Lateral
The scapular region is ______ to the vertebral region
Medial
Distal
Superior
Lateral
Closer to the head.
Anterior
Proximal
Superior
Medial
The nose is ______ to the eyes.
Medial
Distal
Superior
Inferior
A _____ wound might require medical attention whereas a _____ cut or scratch would just need basic bandages.
superficial, deep
deep, superficial
Your lungs are LATERAL to your heart.
True
False
The eyes and nose are on the ______ surface of the body.
posterior
anterior
The stomach is ______ to the heart.
superior
inferior
The hand is PROXIMAL to the shoulder.
True
False
The cavity surrounded by a box is?
Thoracic Cavity
Abdominal Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
Vertebral Canal
What body cavity represents the area of the head?
Cranial Cavity
Pleural Cavity
Pericardial Cavity
Vertebral Canal
The cavity surrounded by a box is?
Abdominal Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
Pleural Cavity
Cranial Cavity
What region does #3 represent?
Oral
Buccal
Acrominal
Orbital
What region does #7 represent?
Oral
Buccal
Acrominal
Orbital
What region represents the ankle?
Carpal
Tarsal
Patellar
Axillary
What region represents the fingers and toes?
Tarsal
Carpal
Digital
Axillary
The auxiliary region is ______ to the hip
Medial
Distal
Superior
Lateral
Which term describes a position closer to the surface of the body?
Superficial
Deep
Proximal
Distal
The term 'ventral' refers to which part of the body?
Back
Front
Side
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