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Anatomy Directional Terms Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which term describes a structure that is closer to the midline of the body?

a)

Lateral

b)

Medial

c)

Distal

d)

Proximal

2.

What is the term for a bone that is located towards the back of the body?

a)

Anterior

b)

Posterior

c)

Superior

d)

Inferior

3.

Which of the following bones is located most proximally in the arm?

a)

Radius

b)

Ulna

c)

Humerus

d)

Scapula

4.

The term "distal" refers to a position that is:

a)

Closer to the trunk of the body

b)

Further from the trunk of the body

c)

Above another structure

d)

Below another structure

5.

Which bone is located anteriorly in the human body?

a)

Scapula

b)

Sternum

c)

Vertebrae

d)

Femur

6.

Identify the bone that is located laterally to the tibia.

a)

Fibula

b)

Femur

c)

Patella

d)

Pelvis

7.

Which of the following bones is considered superior to the others?

a)

Pelvis

b)

Rib cage

c)

Skull

d)

Spine

8.

What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?

a)

Dorsal

b)

Ventral

c)

Lateral

d)

Medial

9.

Which bone is located at the distal end of the arm?

a)

Humerus

b)

Radius

c)

Scapula

d)

Clavicle

10.

The term "proximal" is used to describe a position that is:

a)

Further from the point of attachment

b)

Closer to the point of attachment

c)

Above another structure

d)

Below another structure

11.

Which of the following bones is located posterior to the sternum?

a)

Clavicle

b)

Ribs

c)

Heart

d)

Lungs

12.

Which bone is found in the lower leg and is located medially?

a)

Fibula

b)

Tibia

c)

Femur

d)

Patella

13.

Which bone is found in the antebrachium (forearm) and is located medially?

a)

Fibula

b)

Tibia

c)

Radius

d)

Ulna

14.

What is the anatomical term for the back of the hand?

a)

Palmar

b)

Dorsal

c)

Ventral

d)

Lateral

15.

Identify the bone that is located laterally to the vertebral column.

a)

Ribs

b)

Sternum

c)

Pelvis

d)

Scapula

16.

Which of the following bones is considered the most distal to the femur?

a)

Tibia

b)

Pelvis

c)

Patella

d)

Humerus

17.

What is the term for the area of the body that is closest to the feet?

a)

Superior

b)

Inferior

c)

Anterior

d)

Posterior

18.

Which bone is located anterior to the vertebral column and medial of the body?

a)

Ribs

b)

Sternum

c)

Scapula

d)

Pelvis

19.

What is the anatomical term for the side of the body?

a)

Medial

b)

Lateral

c)

Anterior

d)

Posterior