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WorksheetsG-W Ch. 2 Medical Terms Quizs Part 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
midsagittal plane (mid-SAJ-ih-tuhl PLAYN)
The vertical plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves.
A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts.
A diagonal plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.
A plane that runs parallel to the ground.
lateral (LAT-er-uhl)
(1) An anatomical term of location that describes being located near the side of the body, or farther from the midline of the body.
(2) The body position of lying on the right or left side.
(3) A term used to describe the front of the body.
(4) A position where the body is upright and facing forward.
physiology (fih-zee-AH-luh-jee)
The study of how the structures of the body function.
The study of human behavior and mental processes.
The study of the Earth's physical features and processes.
The study of the chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.
sagittal plane
The vertical plane that divides the body into unequal left and right sections.
A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections.
A plane that divides the body into equal left and right sections.
A diagonal plane that cuts across the body at an angle.
prone (PROHN)
The body position of lying flat with the face down.
The body position of lying flat with the face up.
The body position of sitting upright with the back straight.
The body position of standing with arms at the sides.
right lower quadrant (RLQ) (RIGHT LOH-ur KWAH-drunt)
The abdominal quadrant that contains parts of the stomach and liver.
The abdominal quadrant that contains parts of the small and large intestines; the right ovary, right fallopian tube, and right side of the uterus in females; the right ureter; the right side of the bladder; and the right side of the reproductive organs in males.
The abdominal quadrant that contains the left kidney and spleen.
The abdominal quadrant that contains the left ovary and left fallopian tube.
anatomical position (A-nuh-TAH-mih-kuhl puh-ZIH-shun)
A body position in which a person stands upright with the head and feet facing forward, the arms at the sides, and the palms of the hands facing forward.
A position where a person lies flat on their back with arms extended to the sides.
A stance where a person sits cross-legged with hands resting on their knees.
A posture where a person bends forward with hands on their thighs.
anatomy (uh-NAT-uh-mee)
The study of the structures of the body.
The study of body movements and mechanics.
The study of the body's functions and processes.
The study of diseases and their effects on the body.
inferior (in-FEER-ee-or)
An anatomical term of location that describes being located closer to the soles of the feet in relation to a specific reference point on the body.
An anatomical term that refers to being located closer to the head in relation to a specific reference point on the body.
An anatomical term that describes a position further away from the midline of the body.
An anatomical term that indicates a position towards the front of the body.
acids (AH-sids)
Chemical substances that taste sweet and neutralize bases.
Chemical substances that taste sour and neutralize bases.
Chemical substances that taste bitter and react with metals.
Chemical substances that taste salty and increase pH.
semi-Fowler’s
A lying position with the head of the bed flat and the knees straight.
A semi-sitting position with the head of the bed elevated 30–45 degrees and the knees bent.
A fully upright position with the legs hanging off the side of the bed.
A position where the patient is lying on their stomach with arms at their sides.
Sims’
The body position of lying on the side with the hip and knee straight, and the other hip and knee bent or flexed.
The position of lying flat on the back with arms at the sides.
The position of sitting upright with legs extended forward.
The position of lying on the stomach with arms extended above the head.
proximal (PRAHK-sih-muhl)
An anatomical term of location that describes being located far from a point of origin.
An anatomical term of location that describes being located near a point of origin.
An anatomical term of location that describes being located at the midpoint of a structure.
An anatomical term of location that describes being located on the opposite side of a structure.
anterior (an-TEER-ee-or)
An anatomical term of location that describes the “head end” or the front of the body.
A term used to describe the back side of the body.
A term that refers to the lower part of the body.
A term that indicates the outer surface of an organ.
erect (ih-REKT)
What does it refer to?A position lying down
The normal standing body position.
A position sitting down
A position leaning forward
anabolism (uh-NA-buh-lizm)
A process that breaks down molecules to release energy.
A building-up process that uses energy to combine smaller units into molecules.
A process that occurs only in plants during photosynthesis.
A method of cellular respiration that does not require oxygen.
medial (MEE-DEE-uhl)
An anatomical term of location that describes being located near the midline, or center, of the body.
A term used to describe a position further away from the midline of the body.
A term that refers to the front side of the body.
A term that indicates a position above another structure.
epigastric region (EP-ih-GAS-trik REE-jun)
The abdominal region above the stomach.
The area around the navel.
The lower part of the abdomen.
The region below the ribs.
frontal plane (FRUN-tuhl PLAYN)
The vertical plane that divides the body into front and back sections; also called the coronal plane.
A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower sections.
A diagonal plane that cuts across the body at an angle.
The plane that divides the body into left and right sections.
dorsal (DOR-suhl)
An anatomical term of location that describes the front of the body.
An anatomical term of location that describes the back of the body or the spinal column.
An anatomical term of location that describes the side of the body.
An anatomical term of location that describes the lower part of the body.
