Anatomical Terminology

Which of the following best describes the role of terminology in anatomy?

What does the term 'homeostasis' refer to?

What is the primary purpose of regulatory mechanisms in maintaining homeostasis?

The body responds to rising body temperature through vasodilation and sweating. Which homeostatic mechanism does this represent?

What position is a person in when they are in the 'anatomical position'?

In anatomical terms, what is the opposite of 'anterior'?

Which of the following describes a structure that is 'superior' to another?

In anatomical terms, if the elbow is described as proximal to the wrist, what does this mean?

What does it mean if the skin is described as superficial to the muscle?

What does the sagittal plane divide the body into?

Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

A transverse plane divides the body into which sections?

In which plane does flexion and extension primarily occur?

What movement decreases the angle between articulating bones?

What is the movement called when the toes are pulled up towards the face?

What movement moves a limb away from the midline of the body?

If a person turns the sole of their foot inward, what is this movement called?

Which movement combines flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction in a circular motion?

Motion around the long axis of a joint is called?

What is the term for rotating the forearm so that the palm faces posteriorly?

Which term indicates a structure that is located away from the midline?

When the body shivers in response to a drop in temperature, what type of homeostatic mechanism is at play?

Which directional term refers to something being closer to the point of attachment or origin?

Which anatomical plane would show the brain and spinal cord in one continuous image?

Which foot movement involves turning the sole of the foot outwards?

In the anatomical position, which direction do the palms face?

What is the term for a homeostatic mechanism that anticipates a change and minimizes its effect?

Which term refers to a position closer to the surface of the body?

Which of the following movements occurs in the coronal plane?

Which directional term best describes the relationship of the nose to the eyes?

Considering anatomical terminology, which is the correct way to describe the relationship between the knee and the ankle?

If a doctor orders a transverse section of the abdomen, what type of view will the resulting image show?

Which type of movement is predominately involved when shaking your head 'no'?

In which of the following scenarios is the body employing a feedforward mechanism to maintain homeostasis?

The radius is lateral in anatomical position to the ulna. If the hand is pronated, what is the positioning of the radius and ulna?

A doctor tells a patient that a lesion is distal to their shoulder. Where is the lesion located?

A physical therapist is helping a patient regain movement in their lower limbs. Which movement would involve motion in the sagittal plane?

If a surgeon needs to view both the heart and the lungs in a single section, which plane would be most suitable?

A person is performing a bicep curl, where they bend their elbow to bring their hand closer to their shoulder. What movement is occurring at the elbow joint?

During a physical examination, a doctor asks a patient to turn their palm upward. Which movement is the patient performing?

Which homeostatic mechanism is demonstrated when blood vessels constrict in response to a decrease in body temperature?