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WorksheetsLab Terms and Tools Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What does the term "anterior" refer to in dissection terminology?
Top or front
Behind or end
Back
Bottom
In dissection terminology, what does "posterior" mean?
Top or front
Behind or end
Back
Bottom
What is the meaning of "dorsal" in anatomical terms?
Top or front
Behind or end
Back
Bottom
In anatomical terms, what does "ventral" refer to?
Top or front
Behind or end
Back
Bottom
What does "medial" mean in anatomical terms?
Towards the sides
Towards the midline/center
Towards the back
Towards the front
In anatomical terms, what does "lateral" refer to?
Towards the midline/center
Towards the front
Structures further away from midline
Towards the back
What does the term "Basal" refer to?
Towards the tip or further from the base
Bottom or towards the base
Middle or central part
Top or towards the apex
What is a scalpel used for?
Measuring temperature
Writing notes
Precise cutting and dissection of tissues
Mixing chemicals
What is the primary use of dissecting pins in a dissection?
To measure the length of organs
To hold tissues in place
To cut through tissues
To magnify small structures
What tool is used for making measurements of structures during a dissection?
Dissecting pins
Scalpel
Ruler
Forceps
What is the primary use of forceps in a laboratory setting?
Measuring liquid volumes
Grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon objects
Cutting specimens
Writing notes
What is the function of a dissection tray in a laboratory?
To measure temperature
To hold specimens during dissection, prevent fluid spillage, and facilitate pinning and tool use
To magnify small objects
To store chemicals
