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Anatomical Terms, Body Planes, and Movement Terms

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

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Date
1.

Which term refers to the back of the head region?

a)

Occipital

b)

Otic

c)

Mental

d)

Orbital

2.

Identify the term for the armpit region.

a)

Brachial

b)

Antebrachial

c)

Axillary

d)

Acromial

3.

Which directional term best matches the sole of the foot region?

a)

Plantar

b)

Popliteal

c)

Palmar

d)

Tarsal

4.

Select the term that describes the back of the knee region.

a)

Crural

b)

Patellar

c)

Popliteal

d)

Femoral

5.

Which anatomical term corresponds to the cheek region?

a)

Buccal

b)

Nasal

c)

Otic

d)

Orbital

6.

Choose the term for the anterior elbow region.

a)

Carpal

b)

Acromial

c)

Antecubital

d)

Antebrachial

7.

Which plane divides the body into right and left portions?

a)

Transverse plane

b)

Frontal plane

c)

Oblique plane

d)

Sagittal plane

8.

The midsagittal plane specifically divides the body into which portions?

a)

Unequal right and left

b)

Superior and inferior

c)

Equal right and left

d)

Anterior and posterior

9.

Which plane separates the body into superior and inferior parts?

a)

Transverse plane

b)

Frontal plane

c)

Sagittal plane

d)

Midsagittal plane

10.

Select the term for the palm of the hand region.

a)

Carpal

b)

Digital

c)

Palmar

d)

Plantar

11.

Which term refers to movement that decreases the angle of a joint?

a)

Flexion

b)

Rotation

c)

Hyperextension

d)

Extension

12.

Abduction describes movement in which direction relative to the midline?

a)

Away from the midline

b)

Around in a circle

c)

Toward the midline

d)

Across the transverse

13.

Which option correctly identifies turning the palm posteriorly or downward?

a)

Supination

b)

Retraction

c)

Pronation

d)

Protraction

14.

Dorsiflexion of the ankle moves the foot in which way?

a)

Turn sole outward

b)

Turn sole inward

c)

Point toes downward

d)

Lift toes upward

15.

Eversion is best defined as which movement of the foot?

a)

Toes lift upward

b)

Sole turns inward

c)

Sole turns outward

d)

Toes point downward

16.

Which terms represent movements that rotate a limb around its long axis?

a)

Internal rotation

b)

Elevation

c)

External rotation

d)

Circumduction

17.

Circumduction at the shoulder involves what combined actions?

a)

Abduction and adduction

b)

Flexion and extension

c)

Pure axial rotation

d)

Sequential angular movements

18.

Which body plane would best show both ears and the nose in the same slice?

a)

Frontal plane

b)

Sagittal plane

c)

Transverse plane

d)

Midsagittal plane

19.

Which anatomical term corresponds to the lateral leg region (calf)?

a)

Femoral

b)

Tarsal

c)

Sural

d)

Crural

20.

Protraction of the scapula moves it in which direction?

a)

Medially toward spine

b)

Anteriorly away from spine

c)

Superiorly toward neck

d)

Posteriorly toward spine

21.

Which term describes a body position facing upward while lying down?

a)

Ventral position toward belly

b)

Supine position facing upward

c)

Dorsal position toward back

d)

Prone position facing downward

22.

Which directional term refers to a structure closer to the body's midline?

a)

Proximal near the surface

b)

Distal far from trunk

c)

Medial toward the midline

d)

Lateral away from midline

23.

Select all terms that indicate orientation relative to the surface.

a)

Deep farther beneath tissues

b)

Superficial closer to the surface

c)

Visceral toward internal organs

d)

Parietal toward cavity wall

24.

A patient lying face down for a procedure is in which position?

a)

Medial near body midline

b)

Parietal near cavity wall

c)

Prone with face downward

d)

Supine with face upward

25.

Which pair correctly matches internal anatomy relationships?

a)

Visceral to organ surfaces

b)

Parietal to bone marrow

c)

Distal to body cavities

d)

Proximal to skin glands

26.

Which set correctly distinguishes limb references?

a)

Distal near body midline

b)

Bilateral opposite to unilateral

c)

Proximal near trunk attachment

d)

Lateral nearer organ surface

27.

In a bilateral rash, what is implied?

a)

Affects one side only

b)

Affects both sides

c)

Affects dorsal surface

d)

Affects deep tissues

28.

Which abbreviation refers to subcutaneous tissue in documentation?

a)

IV intravenous therapy

b)

ICU intensive care unit

c)

sq/subcu/subq subcutaneous

d)

CA indicating carcinoma

29.

Which abbreviation is commonly used for cancer in integumentary notes?

a)

CA for cancer

b)

SX for suction

c)

SQ for squamous

d)

SC for sternocleidomastoid

30.

Which prefix indicates red coloration as in erythema?

a)

erythro meaning red

b)

xantho meaning yellow

c)

leuko meaning white

d)

cyano meaning blue

31.

Which root relates to sweat glands?

a)

onych/o nail

b)

lip/o fat

c)

pil/o hair

d)

hidr/o sweat

32.

Select all roots associated with hair.

a)

kerat/o hair

b)

onych/o hair

c)

pil/o hair

d)

trich/o hair

33.

Which term refers to hard, horn-like tissue as in nails or callus?

a)

kerat/o keratin

b)

derm/o skin

c)

seb/o sebum

d)

myc/o fungus

34.

Which root pertains specifically to nails?

a)

onych/o nails

b)

seb/o oil

c)

cutane/o skin

d)

carcin/o cancer

35.

Which roots indicate skin structures? Select all that apply.

a)

derm/o skin

b)

lip/o fat

c)

cutane/o skin

d)

hist/o tissue

36.

Which prefix means white, often used for leukoderma?

a)

cyano blue

b)

melano black

c)

erythro red

d)

leuko white

37.

Which roots are associated with fungal conditions?

a)

hist/o fungus

b)

xen/o fungus

c)

onych/o fungus

d)

myc/o fungus

38.

Which suffix or combining form indicates wrinkles, as in rhytidoplasty?

a)

squam/o scales

b)

seb/o oil

c)

rhytid/o wrinkles

d)

lip/o fat

39.

Which combining form refers to scales, as seen in psoriasis?

a)

auto scales

b)

cyano scales

c)

xanth/o scales

d)

squam/o scales

40.

A lesion described as melanotic most closely relates to which combining form?

a)

erythro red pigment

b)

xantho yellow pigment

c)

carcin/o malignant tumor

d)

melano black pigment

41.

Which abbreviation refers to rheumatoid arthritis in musculoskeletal documentation?

a)

RA

b)

ROM

c)

RICE

d)

OA

42.

Which abbreviation represents range of motion assessment?

a)

ROM

b)

L

c)

R

d)

Fx

43.

In orthopedics, what does OA stand for?

a)

Ossification analysis

b)

Open angiography

c)

Osteoarthritis

d)

Orthotic adjustment

44.

Which abbreviation is commonly used for a fracture note?

a)

amb

b)

Fx

c)

RA

d)

B

45.

The instruction RICE for acute injuries stands for what overall approach?

a)

Rapid immobilization, casting, evaluation

b)

Range, intensity, circulation, exercise

c)

Rest, ice, compression, elevation

d)

Reduce inflammation, cold, elevation

46.

Which abbreviation indicates a patient can walk?

a)

ROM

b)

Fx

c)

OA

d)

amb

47.

Which root refers specifically to bone tissue?

a)

Arthr/o

b)

Myel/o

c)

Synovi/o

d)

Oste/o

48.

Which combining form denotes joint structures?

a)

Tibi/o

b)

Myel/o

c)

Arthr/o

d)

Styl/o

49.

Which term element refers to cartilage?

a)

Menisc/o

b)

Synovi/o

c)

Ligament/o

d)

Chondr/o

50.

Which combining form is used for marrow or spinal cord contexts in ortho-neuro terminology?

a)

Myel/o

b)

Styl/o

c)

Lamin/o

d)

Ped

51.

Select all combining forms that refer to specific long bones of the leg.

a)

Uln/o

b)

Tibi/o

c)

Fibul/o

d)

Femur/o

52.

Which combining form refers to the patella?

a)

Styl/o

b)

Patell/o

c)

Phalang/o

d)

Carp/o

53.

Which term element indicates abnormal softening of tissue?

a)

-poeisis

b)

-physis

c)

-malacia

d)

-desis

54.

Which suffix means surgical fixation, often of bone or joint?

a)

-poeisis

b)

-physis

c)

-desis

d)

-centesis

55.

Which suffix denotes formation or production, as in hematopoiesis?

a)

-desis

b)

-physis

c)

-centesis

d)

-poeisis

56.

Which suffix indicates puncture to remove fluid?

a)

-centesis

b)

-desis

c)

-physis

d)

-poeisis

57.

Which combining form refers to the vertebrae?

a)

Thorac/o

b)

Lumb/o

c)

Spondyl/o

d)

Vertebr/o

58.

Which pair of combining forms both relate to the spine?

a)

Spondyl/o and Vertebr/o

b)

Carp/o and Phalang/o

c)

Ped and Pelv/i

d)

Uln/o and Radi/o

59.

Which combining form denotes the rib region?

a)

Pub/o

b)

Cost/o

c)

Stern/o

d)

Thorac/o

60.

Which items are correctly matched with anatomical area?

a)

Styl/o — growth plate structure

b)

Uln/o — medial forearm bone

c)

Phalang/o — finger bones

d)

Carp/o — wrist region

61.

Which abbreviation refers to activities of daily living in clinical notes?

a)

ADL

b)

AP

c)

IM

d)

EMG

62.

In musculoskeletal charting, which abbreviation denotes anteroposterior imaging or orientation?

a)

AP

b)

PT

c)

ACL

d)

MCL

63.

Which abbreviation indicates a procedure recording muscle electrical activity?

a)

PCL

b)

IM

c)

EMG

d)

NSAID

64.

Which abbreviation is commonly used for an intramuscular route of administration?

a)

IM

b)

EMG

c)

LCL

d)

PT

65.

Which abbreviation identifies physical therapy services in a care plan?

a)

PT

b)

NSAID

c)

ADL

d)

AP

66.

Which abbreviation is used for lateral collateral ligament?

a)

LCL

b)

MCL

c)

ACL

d)

PCL

67.

Which prefix or root indicates weakness, often muscular?

a)

My/o

b)

Kinesi/o

c)

-asthenia

d)

Fasci/o

68.

Which combining form indicates coordination or order, as in taxis?

a)

Fasci/o

b)

Taxi/a

c)

Therm/o

d)

Ambi/

69.

Which combining form refers to fascia, the connective tissue covering muscle?

a)

Kinesi/o

b)

Ten/o

c)

Fibr/o

d)

Fasci/o

70.

Which suffix refers to a sudden, involuntary muscle contraction?

a)

-asthenia

b)

-emia

c)

-spasm

d)

-algia

71.

Which combining form denotes tendon, used in tendon-related terms?

a)

Fasci/o

b)

Lei/o

c)

Ten/o

d)

My/o

72.

Which abbreviation denotes the central nervous system?

a)

ICP

b)

CSF

c)

CNS

d)

LP

73.

Which abbreviation stands for cerebrospinal fluid?

a)

CVA

b)

EEG

c)

LP

d)

CSF

74.

Which abbreviation refers to electroencephalography?

a)

EEG

b)

LP

c)

HA

d)

ICP

75.

Which abbreviation is a general note for headache in a patient record?

a)

TIA

b)

ASA

c)

LOC

d)

HA

76.

Which abbreviation indicates increased intracranial pressure?

a)

CNS

b)

ICP

c)

LP

d)

EEG

77.

Which abbreviation refers to lumbar puncture diagnostic procedure?

a)

EEG

b)

CSF

c)

LP

d)

ASA

78.

Select the abbreviations that involve ligament structures of the knee.

a)

LCL

b)

ACL

c)

MCL

d)

PCL

79.

Which terms relate to temperature-based therapies or sensations?

a)

Kinesi/o

b)

Ambul/o

c)

Cry/o

d)

Therm/o

80.

The root cerebr/o refers to which structure?

a)

Brainstem

b)

Spinal cord

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Cerebrum

81.

Which root means nerve?

a)

Dendr/o

b)

Gangli/o

c)

Myel/o

d)

Neur/o

82.

What does the suffix -paresis mean?

a)

Complete paralysis

b)

Nerve inflammation

c)

Partial paralysis

d)

Muscle spasm

83.

Which root refers to the cerebellum?

a)

Vertebr/o

b)

Cerebell/o

c)

Spin/o

d)

Crani/o

84.

The suffix -phasia is best defined as:

a)

Speech disorder

b)

Muscle weakness

c)

Fear response

d)

Memory loss

85.

Dendr/o refers to which neural structure?

a)

Branching extensions

b)

Synaptic cleft

c)

Cell body

d)

Axon sheath

86.

Dur/o is a root for which meningeal layer?

a)

Dura mater

b)

Epidural space

c)

Arachnoid

d)

Pia mater

87.

Which root involves electricity or electrical activity?

a)

Electr/o

b)

Phrenia

c)

Schiz/o

d)

Psych/o

88.

Encephal/o means:

a)

Brain

b)

Mind

c)

Vertebral body

d)

Spinal canal

89.

Lob/o indicates which anatomical concept?

a)

Valve

b)

Loop

c)

Layer

d)

Lobe

90.

Mening/o is the root for:

a)

Metabolism

b)

Muscle

c)

Memory

d)

Meninges

91.

Phrenia relates to which domain?

a)

Skin sensation

b)

Bone marrow

c)

Peripheral vessels

d)

Diaphragm or mind

92.

Psych/o refers to:

a)

Motor

b)

Memory

c)

Muscle

d)

Mind

93.

Schiz/o most closely means:

a)

Grow

b)

Repair

c)

Join

d)

Split

94.

Spin/o indicates the:

a)

Spine

b)

Skin

c)

Spleen

d)

Sinus

95.

The suffix -plegia is defined as:

a)

Seizure

b)

Sensation

c)

Speech

d)

Paralysis

96.

OD stands for which eye?

a)

Both eyes

b)

Left eye

c)

Right eye

d)

Single eye

97.

VA refers to:

a)

Vagal activity

b)

Vascular angle

c)

Vertebral arch

d)

Visual acuity

98.

OM in special senses commonly means:

a)

Otitis media

b)

Oral mucosa

c)

Ocular movement

d)

Optic malacia

99.

AU indicates:

a)

Left ear

b)

Right ear

c)

One ear

d)

Both ears

100.

Which root refers to hearing and is used in terms like audiology?

a)

Ocul/o

b)

Audi/o

c)

Acuost/o

d)

Gloss/o

101.

The suffix -ptosis most accurately indicates which condition?

a)

Secretion

b)

Cutting

c)

Vision

d)

Drooping

102.

Which combining form relates to the eyelid in medical terms?

a)

Blephar/o

b)

Irid/o

c)

Kerat/o

d)

Conjunctiv/o

103.

Which prefix or root is associated with color?

a)

Chrom/o

b)

Presby

c)

Opt/o

d)

Ton/o

104.

What does kerat/o primarily refer to in special senses terminology?

a)

Cornea

b)

Lens

c)

Iris

d)

Retina

105.

Identify the root that refers to the iris of the eye.

a)

Opt/o

b)

Ocul/o

c)

Retin/o

d)

Irid/o

106.

Which abbreviation stands for fasting blood sugar?

a)

FBS

b)

BS

c)

NIDDM

d)

DM

107.

The abbreviation DM refers to which condition?

a)

Blood sugar

b)

Non–insulin-dependent diabetes

c)

Fasting blood sugar

d)

Diabetes mellitus

108.

Which root is associated with the retina?

a)

Phon/o

b)

Gloss/o

c)

Rhin/o

d)

Retin/o

109.

Which roots refer to sound or voice? Select all that apply.

a)

Ot/o

b)

Audi/o

c)

Phon/o

d)

Gloss/o

110.

Core/o or cor/o primarily denote which ocular structure?

a)

Pupil

b)

Lens

c)

Iris

d)

Cornea

111.

Which root relates to smell?

a)

Phon/o

b)

Rhin/o

c)

Opt/o

d)

Olfact/o

112.

Gluc/o and glyc/o both relate to which substance?

a)

Sugar

b)

Hormone

c)

Adrenal

d)

Pituitary

113.

Adren/o refers to which endocrine gland region?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Thyroid

c)

Adrenal

d)

Pituitary

114.

Endocrine/o is best defined as which body system feature?

a)

Neural conduction

b)

Blood filtration

c)

External secretion

d)

Internal secretion

115.

Which term element means stimulation or turning toward?

a)

Dips/o

b)

-tropic

c)

Hormon/

d)

Aden/o

116.

Aden/o is commonly used to indicate which structure type?

a)

Ear

b)

Hormone

c)

Sugar

d)

Gland

117.

Hormon/ as a root most closely means which concept?

a)

To hear sound

b)

To colorize

c)

To secrete tears

d)

To urge on

118.

Which root indicates thirst, often used in endocrine disorders?

a)

Glyc/o

b)

Aden/o

c)

Dips/o

d)

Adren/o

119.

Which special senses root refers specifically to the nose?

a)

Olfact/o

b)

Auri

c)

Opt/o

d)

Rhin/o

120.

Presby is used to denote which age-related change?

a)

Hearing pitch

b)

Old age

c)

Color vision

d)

Young age

121.

Which abbreviation refers to atrioventricular conduction in cardiac physiology?

a)

AV/av

b)

BP

c)

CBC

d)

DNR

122.

Which cardiovascular abbreviation denotes coronary artery bypass grafting?

a)

CABG

b)

CHF

c)

ECG/EKG

d)

HTN

123.

Identify the abbreviation for congestive heart failure.

a)

HR

b)

IV

c)

CHF

d)

MI

124.

Which abbreviation represents an electrocardiogram?

a)

CPR

b)

ECG/EKG

c)

DVT

d)

RRR

125.

Select the abbreviation for deep vein thrombosis.

a)

SA

b)

DOA

c)

RBC

d)

DVT

126.

What does HTN stand for in cardiovascular terminology?

a)

Hyperglycemia

b)

Hypotension

c)

Hypoxemia

d)

Hypertension

127.

Which abbreviation indicates myocardial infarction?

a)

HR

b)

MI

c)

P

d)

RRR

128.

Which prefix denotes fast in cardiac rate terminology?

a)

brady

b)

tachy

c)

tri

d)

bi

129.

Which root word means vein?

a)

Vas/o

b)

Phleb/o

c)

Angi/o

d)

Arteri/o

130.

Choose the suffix that indicates a blood condition.

a)

-emia

b)

-crit

c)

-stasis

d)

-philia

131.

Which suffix means separation or removal by suction, as in plasmapheresis?

a)

-stasis

b)

-crit

c)

-fuge

d)

-apheresis

132.

Identify the root for heart chambers that receive blood.

a)

Atri/o

b)

Ventricul/o

c)

Coron/o

d)

Sept/o

133.

Which root refers to the ventricles of the heart?

a)

Coron/o

b)

Sept/o

c)

Atri/o

d)

Ventricul/o

134.

Select the root associated with the heart’s septum.

a)

Sept/o

b)

Atri/o

c)

Ventricul/o

d)

Ech/o

135.

Which root denotes sound reflection imaging used in echocardiography?

a)

Ech/o

b)

Kal/i

c)

Steth/o

d)

Sphygm/o

136.

Identify the root meaning potassium relevant to cardiac conduction.

a)

Hemat/o

b)

Hem/o

c)

Sanquin/o

d)

Kal/i

137.

Select the cardiovascular root referring to coronary circulation.

a)

Aort/o

b)

Vas/o

c)

Cardi/o

d)

Coron/o

138.

Which root denotes the aorta?

a)

Arteri/o

b)

Angi/o

c)

Vas/o

d)

Aort/o

139.

Identify the instrument-related root meaning pulse measurement.

a)

Thromb/o

b)

Sphygm/o

c)

Vas/o

d)

Steth/o

140.

Which root means a blood clot?

a)

Thromb/o

b)

Hemat/o

c)

Sept/o

d)

Hem/o

141.

Select all abbreviations that are lymphatic system viruses.

a)

HIB

b)

HPV

c)

HBV

d)

EBV

142.

Which lymphatic prefix denotes lymph?

a)

Immun/o

b)

Aden/o

c)

Thym/o

d)

Lymph/o

143.

Which suffix indicates disease or disorder as in neuropathy?

a)

-pathy

b)

Edema

c)

Immun/o

d)

Lymph/o

144.

Choose the term that names swelling due to fluid accumulation.

a)

Immun/o

b)

-pathy

c)

Edema

d)

Aden/o

145.

Identify the root meaning immune response.

a)

Thym/o

b)

Aden/o

c)

Lymph/o

d)

Immun/o

146.

Select the abbreviations that refer to imaging or visual assessment methods.

a)

TB

b)

CXR

c)

URI

d)

PE

147.

What does COPD most commonly refer to in clinical terminology?

a)

Congenital obstruction of pleural ducts

b)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

c)

Chronic occlusion of pharyngeal drainage

d)

Community-acquired pulmonary distress

148.

Which abbreviation indicates oxygen?

a)

CO2

b)

Na

c)

GI

d)

O2

149.

Choose the abbreviations that represent respiratory conditions or symptoms.

a)

TB

b)

URI

c)

PE

d)

SOB

150.

CXR most accurately refers to which test?

a)

Computed respiratory x-ray

b)

Cervical x-ray

c)

Chest radiograph

d)

Cardiac x-ray