16 Questions
In which position is the body erect, feet together, palms face forward, and the thumbs point away from the body?
Anatomical position
What is the study of structures or body parts called?
Anatomy
What type of anatomy is microscopic in nature?
Histology
Which method of teaching is used to engage students in learning about bones?
Using samples of bones and real bones
What are the ways of studying anatomy referred to as in the text?
Ays
Which part of the body is the anatomical position defined for?
Whole body
A plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior sections is the?
Frontal (coronal) plane
Which term is used to describe a part that is closer to the trunk of the body or closer to another specified point of reference than another part?
Proximal
A part that is below another or towards the feet is described as:
Inferior
The appendicular part of the body includes:
Shoulder girdle, arm, and pelvic girdle
Which term is used to describe parts that are more internal?
Deep
A plane that divides the body into equal halves at midline is called the:
Midsagittal (median) plane
A part that is above another or closer to the head (cranial) is known as:
Superior
Medial relates to the imaginary midline dividing the body into equal right and left halves. What term is used for parts located towards the side with respect to the imaginary midline?
Lateral
Posterior means towards:
The back
Which set of bones are included in the appendicular skeleton?
Hip bone, thigh bone, knee cap
Test your knowledge of anatomical terms, bone names, the skeletal system, and medical terminology origins with this quiz designed for nursing students. The quiz covers anatomical position, studying anatomy, and the importance of anatomical knowledge in medical practice.
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