Anatomy and Positioning Quiz

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What position describes the body lying face downward?

Lateral

Vertical

Prone (correct)

Supine

Which of the following body regions is considered part of the axial region?

Shoulder

Forearm

Thigh

Cervical (correct)

Which plane of motion allows for abduction and adduction movements?

Sagittal Plane

Horizontal Plane

Frontal Plane (correct)

Transverse Plane

Which axis is oriented perpendicular to the frontal plane of motion?

Anterior-Posterior Axis Signup and view all the answers

What position is described as standing upright, facing straight ahead, with feet parallel and palms facing forward?

Anatomical position Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'superficial' refer to in anatomical terminology?

Near the surface Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the anatomical direction meaning 'in front or in the front part'?

Anterior Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms indicates a structure situated below another structure?

Inferior Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'proximal' refer to in anatomical terminology?

Nearest to the trunk Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to both right and left sides of the body?

Bilateral Signup and view all the answers

What anatomical term is used to describe something that is 'relating to the back or posterior/upper surface'?

Dorsal Signup and view all the answers

Which combined directional term means 'situated away from the trunk and towards the middle'?

Inferomedial Signup and view all the answers

In anatomical terminology, what does the term 'contralateral' refer to?

Relating to the opposite side Signup and view all the answers

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