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A & P Midterm Review 2025

Total questions: 135

Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which plane divides the body into equal left and right halves?

a)

Transverse

b)

Frontal

c)

Sagittal

d)

Oblique

2.

A CT scan taken horizontally through the abdomen is made in which plane?

a)

Sagittal

b)

Frontal

c)

Transverse

d)

Coronal

3.

Which term describes a structure located toward the back of the body?

a)

Anterior

b)

Posterior

c)

Medial

d)

Distal

4.

A wound described as medial to the knee would be located:

a)

Toward the outside of the leg

b)

Toward the midline

c)

Below the knee

d)

Behind the knee

5.

Which abdominal region contains most of the stomach?

a)

Umbilical

b)

Epigastric

c)

Right lumbar

d)

Hypogastric

6.

Pain in the left lower quadrant may involve which structure?

a)

Liver

b)

Appendix

c)

Descending colon

d)

Gallbladder

7.

Which quadrant is most associated with appendicitis?

a)

LUQ

b)

RUQ

c)

LLQ

d)

RLQ

8.

Which fracture type breaks the skin?

a)

Simple

b)

Greenstick

c)

Compound

d)

Comminuted

9.

A bone bent but not completely broken is classified as which fracture?

a)

Spiral

b)

Greenstick

c)

Compound

d)

Complete

10.

Which connective tissue connects muscle to bone?

a)

Ligament

b)

Tendon

c)

Cartilage

d)

Fascia

11.

Which structure connects bone to bone at a joint?

a)

Tendon

b)

Aponeurosis

c)

Ligament

d)

Synovial membrane

12.

The sheet-like connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones, such as on the top of the head, is called a(n):

a)

Ligament

b)

Cartilage

c)

Aponeurosis

d)

Bursa

13.

Which part of the adult skeleton is most active in producing blood cells?

a)

Epiphysis of long bones

b)

Yellow bone marrow

c)

Red bone marrow

d)

Articular cartilage

14.

Which condition involves decreased bone density and increased fracture risk?

a)

Arthritis

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Osteomyelitis

d)

Scoliosis

15.

Which muscle property allows a muscle to shorten and create movement?

a)

Elasticity

b)

Extensibility

c)

Contractility

d)

Excitability

16.

The ability of muscle tissue to respond to a nerve signal is called:

a)

Contractility

b)

Elasticity

c)

Excitability

d)

Flexibility

17.

Which naming feature describes the direction of muscle fibers?

a)

Location

b)

Shape

c)

Action

d)

Origin

18.

The name “rectus abdominis” refers to fiber direction and:

a)

Size

b)

Shape

c)

Location

d)

Number of heads

19.

A muscle with two origins is described as:

a)

Triceps

b)

Unipennate

c)

Biceps

d)

Longus

20.

Which movement decreases the angle at a joint?

a)

Extension

b)

Abduction

c)

Flexion

d)

Rotation

21.

Straightening the knee from a bent position is an example of:

a)

Flexion

b)

Extension

c)

Adduction

d)

Circumduction

22.

Moving the arm away from the body’s midline is called:

a)

Adduction

b)

Abduction

c)

Supination

d)

Rotation

23.

Turning the palm to face upward is known as:

a)

Pronation

b)

Supination

c)

Rotation

d)

Flexion

24.

Which movement occurs when standing on your toes?

a)

Dorsiflexion

b)

Inversion

c)

Plantarflexion

d)

Eversion

25.

Rolling the ankle so the sole faces inward is called:

a)

Eversion

b)

Inversion

c)

Rotation

d)

Dorsiflexion

26.

Which joint type allows the greatest range of motion?

a)

Hinge

b)

Pivot

c)

Ball-and-socket

d)

Gliding

27.

The shoulder joint is an example of a:

a)

Hinge joint

b)

Saddle joint

c)

Ball-and-socket joint

d)

Pivot joint

28.

Which structure reduces friction between bones in a joint?

a)

Tendon

b)

Ligament

c)

Articular cartilage

d)

Muscle

29.

The pubic symphysis is classified as what type of joint?

a)

Synovial

b)

Fibrous

c)

Cartilaginous

d)

Ball-and-socket

30.

Which directional term means closer to the point of attachment?

a)

Distal

b)

Proximal

c)

Inferior

d)

Lateral

31.

Imagine Michael is looking at a diagram of the human body. He notices that the heart is _____ to the lungs.

a)

Lateral

b)

Distal

c)

Medial

d)

Inferior

32.

The wrist is _____ to the elbow.

a)

Proximal

b)

Medial

c)

Distal

d)

Deep

33.

A structure located below another is described as:

a)

Superior

b)

Inferior

c)

Medial

d)

Posterior

34.

Which region is located lateral to the umbilical region?

a)

Epigastric

b)

Hypogastric

c)

Lumbar

d)

Hypochondriac

35.

Which abdominal region contains the urinary bladder?

a)

Epigastric

b)

Hypogastric

c)

Umbilical

d)

Lumbar

36.

Which quadrant contains most of the liver?

a)

LUQ

b)

RUQ

c)

LLQ

d)

RLQ

37.

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?

a)

RUQ

b)

LUQ

c)

RLQ

d)

LLQ

38.

A fracture that breaks into multiple pieces is best described as:

a)

Simple

b)

Greenstick

c)

Comminuted

d)

Stress

39.

Which fracture type is least likely to break the skin?

a)

Compound

b)

Simple

c)

Open

d)

Penetrating

40.

Which tissue type forms ligaments and tendons?

a)

Loose connective tissue

b)

Dense connective tissue

c)

Nervous tissue

d)

Epithelial tissue

41.

Which structure surrounds and protects bone?

a)

Endosteum

b)

Periosteum

c)

Cartilage

d)

Marrow

42.

Which type of bone tissue is dense and strong?

a)

Spongy bone

b)

Red marrow

c)

Compact bone

d)

Yellow marrow

43.

Which bone cell is involved in the resorption of bone matrix?

a)

Osteoblast

b)

Osteocyte

c)

Osteoclast

d)

Chondrocyte

44.

Which bone cell is primarily involved in the formation of new bone matrix?

a)

Osteoclast

b)

Osteocyte

c)

Osteoblast

d)

Fibroblast

45.

Which property of muscle tissue enables it to resume its resting shape after being stretched?

a)

Extensibility

b)

Contractility

c)

Elasticity

d)

Excitability

46.

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?

a)

Abduction

b)

Adduction

c)

Rotation

d)

Flexion

47.

When Liam lifts a cup to take a sip, which movement occurs at his elbow?

a)

Extension

b)

Flexion

c)

Abduction

d)

Supination

48.

Which part of the body acts as a reservoir for minerals like calcium and phosphorus?

a)

Muscle

b)

Bone

c)

Cartilage

d)

Tendon

49.

Which type of physical activity is most effective for building stronger bones?

a)

Yoga

b)

Resistance training

c)

Cycling

d)

Deep breathing

50.

Which anatomical term describes a structure closer to the skin surface?

a)

Deep

b)

Superficial

c)

Medial

d)

Proximal

51.

Which plane would best separate the brain into top and bottom halves?

a)

Sagittal

b)

Transverse

c)

Frontal

d)

Oblique

52.

A sagittal plane divides the body into:

a)

Front and back

b)

Upper and lower

c)

Left and right

d)

Unequal sections

53.

Which region is directly above the hypogastric region?

a)

Umbilical

b)

Epigastric

c)

Lumbar

d)

Hypochondriac

54.

Which structure stabilizes joints while allowing movement?

a)

Tendon

b)

Ligament

c)

Muscle belly

d)

Cartilage

55.

Which type of joint allows only slight movement?

a)

Synovial

b)

Diarthrosis

c)

Amphiarthrosis

d)

Ball-and-socket

56.

Which joint type is found between skull bones?

a)

Synovial

b)

Cartilaginous

c)

Fibrous

d)

Saddle

57.

Which part of a muscle's name indicates its function?

a)

Insertion

b)

Action

c)

Size

d)

Fiber direction

58.

During a dance routine, Luna moves her arm in a circular motion at the shoulder. Which movement combines flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction?

a)

Rotation

b)

Supination

c)

Circumduction

d)

Inversion

59.

Which term describes turning the sole of the foot outward?

a)

Inversion

b)

Eversion

c)

Rotation

d)

Plantarflexion

60.

Which movement occurs when lowering the foot from tiptoe position?

a)

Plantarflexion

b)

Dorsiflexion

c)

Inversion

d)

Eversion

61.

Which structure lines the inner surface of the joint capsule and is responsible for secreting synovial fluid?

a)

Articular cartilage

b)

Synovial membrane

c)

Ligament

d)

Fibrous capsule

62.

Which structure reduces shock at joints?

a)

Cartilage

b)

Tendon

c)

Muscle

d)

Ligament

63.

Maya is standing up from a chair and straightens her knees. Which muscle group is responsible for knee extension?

a)

Hamstrings

b)

Quadriceps

c)

Gastrocnemius

d)

Gluteals

64.

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?

a)

Quadriceps

b)

Hamstrings

c)

Calves

d)

Hip flexors

65.

Which anatomical term means toward the head?

a)

Inferior

b)

Superior

c)

Distal

d)

Medial

66.

Which structure allows bones to move smoothly against each other?

a)

Tendon

b)

Ligament

c)

Articular cartilage

d)

Fascia

67.

Which joint type permits movement in one plane only?

a)

Ball-and-socket

b)

Pivot

c)

Hinge

d)

Saddle

68.

Which type of joint allows movement in one direction, like at the knee?

a)

Ball and socket

b)

Hinge

c)

Pivot

d)

Saddle

69.

Which type of fracture is most likely from repetitive stress?

a)

Compound

b)

Greenstick

c)

Stress

d)

Comminuted

70.

Which anatomical plane would best display both kidneys in a single view?

a)

Sagittal

b)

Transverse

c)

Frontal

d)

Oblique

71.

Which abdominal region is lateral to the epigastric region?

a)

Hypogastric

b)

Hypochondriac

c)

Lumbar

d)

Umbilical

72.

Which muscle characteristic allows stretching without tearing?

a)

Elasticity

b)

Excitability

c)

Extensibility

d)

Contractility

73.

Which quadrant contains the stomach primarily?

a)

LUQ

b)

RUQ

c)

RLQ

d)

LLQ

74.

Which anatomical term describes a structure farther from the midline?

a)

Medial

b)

Lateral

c)

Proximal

d)

Deep

75.

Which movement occurs when straightening the spine from a bent position?

a)

Flexion

b)

Extension

c)

Rotation

d)

Circumduction

76.

Identify the highlighted muscle.

a)

Tricep

b)

Bicep

c)

Brachialis

d)

Rear Deltoid

77.
Name this joint
a)
pivot
b)
saddle
c)
gliding
d)
hinge
78.

What type of joint is this?

a)

Hinge

b)

Pivot

c)

Ball and Socket

d)

Fixed

79.

Which of the following joints allows the bones in your wrists and ankles to slide over each other?

a)

Gliding joint

b)

Ball and socket joint

c)

Hinge joint

d)

Pivot joint

80.

Which type of joint allows movement in all directions, however not full rotations?

a)

Gliding Joint

b)

Saddle Joint

c)

Condyloid Joint

d)

Pivot Joint

81.

An example of a Saddle joint is in the

a)

Knee

b)

Hip

c)

Thumb

d)

Vertebral column

82.
Identify the joint action being performed.
a)
Circumduction
b)
Lateral Rotation
c)
Medial Rotation
d)
Eversion
83.

Movement of a limb posteriorly to BEYOND neutral position; increases angle between two bones greater than 180 degrees but less than 360.

a)

Adduction

b)

Abduction

c)

Flexion

d)

Extension

e)

Hyperextension

84.

Moving your thumb so that it touches all fingertips on the remaining fingers.

a)

Inversion

b)

Eversion

c)

Dorsiflexion

d)

Plantar flexion

e)

Opposition

85.

Rotating your antebrachial region medially so that your palms face downward.

a)

Supination

b)

Pronation

c)

Rotation

d)

Circumduction

86.

Movement of a joint around its longitudinal axis

a)

Supination

b)

Pronation

c)

Rotation

d)

Circumduction

87.

What type of joint are the sutures in the skull?

a)

Diarthroses

b)

Gliding

c)

Synarthroses

d)

Amphiarthroses

88.

Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are ________.

a)

A) amphiarthroses

b)

B) synarthroses

c)

C) diarthroses

d)

D) synovial joints

89.

Whilst carrying a tray in front of the body with the hands lying flat under the tray....

a)

the hands are flexed

b)

the hands are extended

c)

the hands are supinated

d)

the hands are pronated

90.

Bones that make up the palm of your hand

a)

carpals

b)

metacarpals

c)

tarsals

d)

metatarsals

91.

Which of the following is an example of a synarthrosis/synarthrotic joint?

a)

knee

b)

hip

c)

neck

d)

skull sutures

92.

Which bone is highlighted in red in the upper arm?

a)

radius

b)

humerus

c)

fibula

d)

ulna

93.

Which type(s) of muscle are NOT striated?

a)

Cardiac

b)

Skeletal

c)

Smooth

94.

Which type(s) of muscle are voluntary?

a)

Cardiac

b)

Skeletal

c)

Smooth

95.

When a muscle contracts, it...

a)

dilates

b)

lengthens

c)

relaxes

d)

shortens

96.

Muscles first are stimulated to contract by...

a)

mitochondria

b)

neurons

c)

nuclei

d)

sarcomeres

97.

In the diagram, #4 is labeling a(n)...

a)

actin filament

b)

myosin filament

c)

Z line

d)

microfibril

98.

The arrow is pointing to the

a)

bicep

b)

deltoid

c)

pectoral

d)

tricep

99.

In any motion, the antagonist muscle...

a)

provides the main force for the motion

b)

opposes the main force of the motion

c)

stabilizes the joint during the motion

d)

supports the muscle that is providing the main force

100.

When moving upward during a sit-up or stomach crunch, the muscle acting as the agonist is the...

a)

abdominal muscles

b)

back muscles

c)

deltoid muscles

d)

quadricep muscles

101.

Which type of muscle assists the agonist in performing a movement by adding extra force or reducing unnecessary movements?

a)

antagonist

b)

fixator

c)

smooth

d)

synergist

102.
Identify this muscle:
a)
latissimus dorsi
b)
pectoralis major
c)

serratus anterior

d)

sternocleidomastoid

103.
Identify this muscle:
a)
latissimus dorsi
b)
pectoralis major
c)
gluteus maximus
d)
masseter
104.

What muscles are covered in red in the picture?

a)

Hamstring

b)

Quads

c)

Calf

d)

Gluteus Maximus

105.

Smooth muscles:

a)

Help move the body

b)

Move internal organs

c)

Help the heartbeat pump blood

d)

Do the same as rough muscles

106.

Which bones connect the phalanges to the tarsals?

a)

Metatarsals

b)

Carpals

c)

Patella

d)

Clavicle

107.

How many phalanges does each toe have, except the big toe?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

Five

108.

What are the proximal tarsal bones?

a)

Talus and calcaneus

b)

Tibia and fibula

c)

Navicular and cuboid

d)

Metatarsals and phalanges

109.

Which bone is part of the intermediate group of tarsal bones?

a)

Cuboid

b)

Navicular

c)

Talus

d)

Calcaneus

110.

Which bone is furthest lateral in the distal group of tarsal bones?

a)

Navicular

b)

Talus

c)

Cuboid

d)

Cuneiforms

111.

Which bones are wedge-shaped and help form a transverse arch across the foot?

a)

Cuneiforms

b)

Metatarsals

c)

Phalanges

d)

Carpals

112.

How are the metatarsals numbered?

a)

1-5 (medial to lateral)

b)

1-5 (lateral to medial)

c)

1-10 (lateral to medial)

d)

5-10 (medial to lateral)

113.

How many phalanges does the great toe have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

114.

How many phalanges are on a typical human foot?

a)

24

b)

12

c)

5

d)

14

115.

shoulder blade

a)

ribs

b)

clavicle

c)

scapula

d)

pelvis

116.

wrist bones

a)

metatarsals

b)

carpals

c)

metacarpals

d)

tarsals

117.

Which carpal is this?

a)

Pisiform

b)

Hamate

c)

Medial cuneiform

d)

Trapzium

118.

Which carpal bone is this?

a)

trapezium

b)

capitate

c)

lunate

d)

trapezoid

119.

Which group of bones is this?

a)

metatarsals

b)

metacarpals

c)

carpals

d)

tarsals

120.

Which group of bones is this?

a)

metatarsals

b)

metacarpals

c)

carpals

d)

tarsals

121.

Which group of bones is this?

a)

metacarpals

b)

carpals

c)

phalanges

d)

patella

122.

Which group of bones is this?

a)

metacarpals

b)

carpals

c)

phalanges

d)

patella

123.

Which group of bones is this?

a)

metacarpals

b)

carpals

c)

phalanges

d)

tarsals

124.

Which carpal bone is this?

a)

pisiform

b)

trapezium

c)

trapezoid

d)

capitate

125.

Which carpal bone is this?

a)

scaphoid

b)

trapezium

c)

hamate

d)

capitate

126.

Which carpal bone is this?

a)

scaphoid

b)

trapezium

c)

hamate

d)

capitate

127.

Which carpal bone is this?

a)

scaphoid

b)

trapezium

c)

hamate

d)

capitate

128.

Which carpal bone is this?

a)

scaphoid

b)

trapezoid

c)

hamate

d)

capitate

129.

Which carpal bone is this?

a)

scaphoid

b)

triquetrum

c)

hamate

d)

capitate

130.

Which tarsal is this?

a)

talus

b)

calcaneus

c)

cuboid

d)

navicular

131.

Which tarsal is this?

a)

talus

b)

calcaneus

c)

cuboid

d)

navicular

132.

Which tarsal is this?

a)

talus

b)

calcaneus

c)

cuboid

d)

navicular

133.

Which tarsal is this?

a)

talus

b)

calcaneus

c)

cuboid

d)

navicular

134.

Which tarsal is this?

a)

medial cuneiform

b)

lateral cuneiform

c)

intermediate cuneiform

135.

Which tarsal is this?

a)

medial cuneiform

b)

lateral cuneiform

c)

intermediate cuneiform