22 Questions
Which term describes the position of the skin relative to the muscles?
Superficial
What is the anatomical term for the position of the head relative to the neck?
Superior
In anatomical terms, the nose is located _____ to the ears.
Medial
In the anatomical position, what term describes the backside?
Posterior
Which of these terms describes the position of the thoracic cavity relative to the abdominal cavity?
Superior
Which vein is not involved in forming the left brachiocephalic vein?
left pulmonary vein
What is the prominence landmark in the upper part of the chest formed by the articulation of the manubrium and body of the sternum?
Angle of Louis
Which of the following arteries is not a branch of the arch of the aorta?
Right subclavian artery
What structures are found in the middle mediastinum?
the pericardium & heart
The thymus is the initial site for the development of which type of cells?
T lymphocytes
Which term describes the position of the hands in the anatomical position?
Palms facing forward
What does the term 'caudal' refer to?
Toward the tail or lower part of the body
Which statement is correct regarding the head in the anatomical position?
The head is facing forward
Which of the following describes something that is closer to the point of attachment to the body?
Proximal
Which of the following is not a part of the vertebral structure?
Anterior and posterior articular processes
What term is used to describe a position towards the back of the body?
Posterior
Which term refers to the outer surface of the body?
Superficial
What is the function of the external intercostal muscle?
An inspiratory muscle. It elevates the ribs
The arch of the aorta has all of the following branches except:
Right subclavian artery
Which of the following structures is not found in the middle mediastinum?
Esophagus
What is one of the significances of the nipple in anatomical localization?
To localize the location of the apex beat of the heart
Which of the following functions is not performed by the external intercostal muscle?
An expiratory muscle
Study Notes
Anatomical Terminology
- The term for the backside or "back" in the anatomical position is posterior.
- The radius (forearm bone) is proximal to the humerus (upper arm bone).
Anatomical Position and Directional Terms
- In the anatomical position, the palms face the front, and the thumbs point away from the body.
- The nose is superior to the navel (umbilicus).
- Another name for anterior is ventral.
- Anterior means at or toward the front of the body.
- The wrist is distal to the elbow.
- Another word for "superior" is cranial.
- The skin is superficial to the skeletal bones.
- The heart is medial to the shoulder.
- The elbow is intermediate between the wrist and shoulder.
Vertebral Structure
- Vertebral structure consists of the body or centrum, spinous process, and transverse processes.
- The arch of the aorta has three branches: brachiocephalic artery, left common carotid artery, and left subclavian artery.
- Middle mediastinum consists of the pericardium and heart.
- The significance of the nipple is to localize the location of the apex beat of the heart.
Test your knowledge of anatomical terms and their applications in the human body. This quiz covers various aspects of anatomical terminology, including directional terms and body regions.
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