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WorksheetsA & P Midterm Review 2025
Total questions: 135
Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins
Which plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?
Transverse
Frontal
Sagittal
Oblique
A CT scan taken horizontally through the abdomen is made in which plane?
Sagittal
Frontal
Transverse
Coronal
Which term describes a structure located toward the back of the body?
Anterior
Posterior
Medial
Distal
A wound described as medial to the knee would be located:
Toward the outside of the leg
Toward the midline
Below the knee
Behind the knee
Which abdominal region contains most of the stomach?
Umbilical
Epigastric
Right lumbar
Hypogastric
Pain in the left lower quadrant may involve which structure?
Liver
Appendix
Descending colon
Gallbladder
Which quadrant is most associated with appendicitis?
LUQ
RUQ
LLQ
RLQ
Which fracture type breaks the skin?
Simple
Greenstick
Compound
Comminuted
A bone bent but not completely broken is classified as which fracture?
Spiral
Greenstick
Compound
Complete
Which connective tissue connects muscle to bone?
Ligament
Tendon
Cartilage
Fascia
Which structure connects bone to bone at a joint?
Tendon
Aponeurosis
Ligament
Synovial membrane
The sheet-like connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones, such as on the top of the head, is called a(n):
Ligament
Cartilage
Aponeurosis
Bursa
Which part of the adult skeleton is most active in producing blood cells?
Epiphysis of long bones
Yellow bone marrow
Red bone marrow
Articular cartilage
Which condition involves decreased bone density and increased fracture risk?
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Osteomyelitis
Scoliosis
Which muscle property allows a muscle to shorten and create movement?
Elasticity
Extensibility
Contractility
Excitability
The ability of muscle tissue to respond to a nerve signal is called:
Contractility
Elasticity
Excitability
Flexibility
Which naming feature describes the direction of muscle fibers?
Location
Shape
Action
Origin
The name “rectus abdominis” refers to fiber direction and:
Size
Shape
Location
Number of heads
A muscle with two origins is described as:
Triceps
Unipennate
Biceps
Longus
Which movement decreases the angle at a joint?
Extension
Abduction
Flexion
Rotation
Straightening the knee from a bent position is an example of:
Flexion
Extension
Adduction
Circumduction
Moving the arm away from the body’s midline is called:
Adduction
Abduction
Supination
Rotation
Turning the palm to face upward is known as:
Pronation
Supination
Rotation
Flexion
Which movement occurs when standing on your toes?
Dorsiflexion
Inversion
Plantarflexion
Eversion
Rolling the ankle so the sole faces inward is called:
Eversion
Inversion
Rotation
Dorsiflexion
Which joint type allows the greatest range of motion?
Hinge
Pivot
Ball-and-socket
Gliding
The shoulder joint is an example of a:
Hinge joint
Saddle joint
Ball-and-socket joint
Pivot joint
Which structure reduces friction between bones in a joint?
Tendon
Ligament
Articular cartilage
Muscle
The pubic symphysis is classified as what type of joint?
Synovial
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Ball-and-socket
Which directional term means closer to the point of attachment?
Distal
Proximal
Inferior
Lateral
Imagine Michael is looking at a diagram of the human body. He notices that the heart is _____ to the lungs.
Lateral
Distal
Medial
Inferior
The wrist is _____ to the elbow.
Proximal
Medial
Distal
Deep
A structure located below another is described as:
Superior
Inferior
Medial
Posterior
Which region is located lateral to the umbilical region?
Epigastric
Hypogastric
Lumbar
Hypochondriac
Which abdominal region contains the urinary bladder?
Epigastric
Hypogastric
Umbilical
Lumbar
Which quadrant contains most of the liver?
LUQ
RUQ
LLQ
RLQ
Jackson arrives at the clinic complaining of severe pain in one area of his abdomen. The doctor suspects gallbladder disease. Which quadrant would most likely be affected?
RUQ
LUQ
RLQ
LLQ
A fracture that breaks into multiple pieces is best described as:
Simple
Greenstick
Comminuted
Stress
Which fracture type is least likely to break the skin?
Compound
Simple
Open
Penetrating
Which tissue type forms ligaments and tendons?
Loose connective tissue
Dense connective tissue
Nervous tissue
Epithelial tissue
Which structure surrounds and protects bone?
Endosteum
Periosteum
Cartilage
Marrow
Which type of bone tissue is dense and strong?
Spongy bone
Red marrow
Compact bone
Yellow marrow
Which bone cell is involved in the resorption of bone matrix?
Osteoblast
Osteocyte
Osteoclast
Chondrocyte
Which bone cell is primarily involved in the formation of new bone matrix?
Osteoclast
Osteocyte
Osteoblast
Fibroblast
Which property of muscle tissue enables it to resume its resting shape after being stretched?
Extensibility
Contractility
Elasticity
Excitability
Emma is standing with her legs apart. She then brings her legs together so that they move toward the midline of her body. Which muscle action describes this movement?
Abduction
Adduction
Rotation
Flexion
When Liam lifts a cup to take a sip, which movement occurs at his elbow?
Extension
Flexion
Abduction
Supination
Which part of the body acts as a reservoir for minerals like calcium and phosphorus?
Muscle
Bone
Cartilage
Tendon
Which type of physical activity is most effective for building stronger bones?
Yoga
Resistance training
Cycling
Deep breathing
Which anatomical term describes a structure closer to the skin surface?
Deep
Superficial
Medial
Proximal
Which plane would best separate the brain into top and bottom halves?
Sagittal
Transverse
Frontal
Oblique
A sagittal plane divides the body into:
Front and back
Upper and lower
Left and right
Unequal sections
Which region is directly above the hypogastric region?
Umbilical
Epigastric
Lumbar
Hypochondriac
Which structure stabilizes joints while allowing movement?
Tendon
Ligament
Muscle belly
Cartilage
Which type of joint allows only slight movement?
Synovial
Diarthrosis
Amphiarthrosis
Ball-and-socket
Which joint type is found between skull bones?
Synovial
Cartilaginous
Fibrous
Saddle
Which part of a muscle's name indicates its function?
Insertion
Action
Size
Fiber direction
During a dance routine, Luna moves her arm in a circular motion at the shoulder. Which movement combines flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction?
Rotation
Supination
Circumduction
Inversion
Which term describes turning the sole of the foot outward?
Inversion
Eversion
Rotation
Plantarflexion
Which movement occurs when lowering the foot from tiptoe position?
Plantarflexion
Dorsiflexion
Inversion
Eversion
Which structure lines the inner surface of the joint capsule and is responsible for secreting synovial fluid?
Articular cartilage
Synovial membrane
Ligament
Fibrous capsule
Which structure reduces shock at joints?
Cartilage
Tendon
Muscle
Ligament
Maya is standing up from a chair and straightens her knees. Which muscle group is responsible for knee extension?
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Gastrocnemius
Gluteals
Benjamin is practicing squats at the gym and wants to know which muscle group is primarily responsible for knee flexion during the movement. Which muscle group is he using?
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Calves
Hip flexors
Which anatomical term means toward the head?
Inferior
Superior
Distal
Medial
Which structure allows bones to move smoothly against each other?
Tendon
Ligament
Articular cartilage
Fascia
Which joint type permits movement in one plane only?
Ball-and-socket
Pivot
Hinge
Saddle
Which type of joint allows movement in one direction, like at the knee?
Ball and socket
Hinge
Pivot
Saddle
Which type of fracture is most likely from repetitive stress?
Compound
Greenstick
Stress
Comminuted
Which anatomical plane would best display both kidneys in a single view?
Sagittal
Transverse
Frontal
Oblique
Which abdominal region is lateral to the epigastric region?
Hypogastric
Hypochondriac
Lumbar
Umbilical
Which muscle characteristic allows stretching without tearing?
Elasticity
Excitability
Extensibility
Contractility
Which quadrant contains the stomach primarily?
LUQ
RUQ
RLQ
LLQ
Which anatomical term describes a structure farther from the midline?
Medial
Lateral
Proximal
Deep
Which movement occurs when straightening the spine from a bent position?
Flexion
Extension
Rotation
Circumduction
Identify the highlighted muscle.
Tricep
Bicep
Brachialis
Rear Deltoid
What type of joint is this?
Hinge
Pivot
Ball and Socket
Fixed
Which of the following joints allows the bones in your wrists and ankles to slide over each other?
Gliding joint
Ball and socket joint
Hinge joint
Pivot joint
Which type of joint allows movement in all directions, however not full rotations?
Gliding Joint
Saddle Joint
Condyloid Joint
Pivot Joint
An example of a Saddle joint is in the
Knee
Hip
Thumb
Vertebral column
Movement of a limb posteriorly to BEYOND neutral position; increases angle between two bones greater than 180 degrees but less than 360.
Adduction
Abduction
Flexion
Extension
Hyperextension
Moving your thumb so that it touches all fingertips on the remaining fingers.
Inversion
Eversion
Dorsiflexion
Plantar flexion
Opposition
Rotating your antebrachial region medially so that your palms face downward.
Supination
Pronation
Rotation
Circumduction
Movement of a joint around its longitudinal axis
Supination
Pronation
Rotation
Circumduction
What type of joint are the sutures in the skull?
Diarthroses
Gliding
Synarthroses
Amphiarthroses
Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are ________.
A) amphiarthroses
B) synarthroses
C) diarthroses
D) synovial joints
Whilst carrying a tray in front of the body with the hands lying flat under the tray....
the hands are flexed
the hands are extended
the hands are supinated
the hands are pronated
Bones that make up the palm of your hand
carpals
metacarpals
tarsals
metatarsals
Which of the following is an example of a synarthrosis/synarthrotic joint?
knee
hip
neck
skull sutures
Which bone is highlighted in red in the upper arm?
radius
humerus
fibula
ulna
Which type(s) of muscle are NOT striated?
Cardiac
Skeletal
Smooth
Which type(s) of muscle are voluntary?
Cardiac
Skeletal
Smooth
When a muscle contracts, it...
dilates
lengthens
relaxes
shortens
Muscles first are stimulated to contract by...
mitochondria
neurons
nuclei
sarcomeres
In the diagram, #4 is labeling a(n)...
actin filament
myosin filament
Z line
microfibril
The arrow is pointing to the
bicep
deltoid
pectoral
tricep
In any motion, the antagonist muscle...
provides the main force for the motion
opposes the main force of the motion
stabilizes the joint during the motion
supports the muscle that is providing the main force
When moving upward during a sit-up or stomach crunch, the muscle acting as the agonist is the...
abdominal muscles
back muscles
deltoid muscles
quadricep muscles
Which type of muscle assists the agonist in performing a movement by adding extra force or reducing unnecessary movements?
antagonist
fixator
smooth
synergist
serratus anterior
sternocleidomastoid
What muscles are covered in red in the picture?
Hamstring
Quads
Calf
Gluteus Maximus
Smooth muscles:
Help move the body
Move internal organs
Help the heartbeat pump blood
Do the same as rough muscles
Which bones connect the phalanges to the tarsals?
Metatarsals
Carpals
Patella
Clavicle
How many phalanges does each toe have, except the big toe?
Two
Three
Four
Five
What are the proximal tarsal bones?
Talus and calcaneus
Tibia and fibula
Navicular and cuboid
Metatarsals and phalanges
Which bone is part of the intermediate group of tarsal bones?
Cuboid
Navicular
Talus
Calcaneus
Which bone is furthest lateral in the distal group of tarsal bones?
Navicular
Talus
Cuboid
Cuneiforms
Which bones are wedge-shaped and help form a transverse arch across the foot?
Cuneiforms
Metatarsals
Phalanges
Carpals
How are the metatarsals numbered?
1-5 (medial to lateral)
1-5 (lateral to medial)
1-10 (lateral to medial)
5-10 (medial to lateral)
How many phalanges does the great toe have?
1
2
3
4
How many phalanges are on a typical human foot?
24
12
5
14
shoulder blade
ribs
clavicle
scapula
pelvis
wrist bones
metatarsals
carpals
metacarpals
tarsals
Which carpal is this?
Pisiform
Hamate
Medial cuneiform
Trapzium
Which carpal bone is this?
trapezium
capitate
lunate
trapezoid
Which group of bones is this?
metatarsals
metacarpals
carpals
tarsals
Which group of bones is this?
metatarsals
metacarpals
carpals
tarsals
Which group of bones is this?
metacarpals
carpals
phalanges
patella
Which group of bones is this?
metacarpals
carpals
phalanges
patella
Which group of bones is this?
metacarpals
carpals
phalanges
tarsals
Which carpal bone is this?
pisiform
trapezium
trapezoid
capitate
Which carpal bone is this?
scaphoid
trapezium
hamate
capitate
Which carpal bone is this?
scaphoid
trapezium
hamate
capitate
Which carpal bone is this?
scaphoid
trapezium
hamate
capitate
Which carpal bone is this?
scaphoid
trapezoid
hamate
capitate
Which carpal bone is this?
scaphoid
triquetrum
hamate
capitate
Which tarsal is this?
talus
calcaneus
cuboid
navicular
Which tarsal is this?
talus
calcaneus
cuboid
navicular
Which tarsal is this?
talus
calcaneus
cuboid
navicular
Which tarsal is this?
talus
calcaneus
cuboid
navicular
Which tarsal is this?
medial cuneiform
lateral cuneiform
intermediate cuneiform
Which tarsal is this?
medial cuneiform
lateral cuneiform
intermediate cuneiform
