57 Questions
Which division of the skeletal system includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs and bones that attach the limbs to the axial skeleton?
Appendicular skeleton
Which term refers to the movement of a body part away from the median plane?
Abduction
Which term refers to the movement of a body part towards the median plane?
Adduction
Which term refers to bending the ankle towards the shin?
Dorsiflexion
Which type of bone is thin and flat?
Flat bone
Which type of cartilage is found in joints?
Hyaline cartilage
Which bone surface marking is a smooth flat articular surface?
Facet
Which bone surface marking houses a moveable tendon?
Trochlea
Which type of bone is almost cube-shaped and nearly equal in length and width?
Short bone
Which term refers to the movement of a body part or decreasing the angle between the body parts?
Flexion
Which plane divides the body into right and left sides?
Sagittal plane
Which term describes a structure being closer to the midline of the body?
Medial
Which plane divides the body or an organ into anterior and posterior portions?
Frontal plane
Which term describes a structure being further from the midline of the body?
Lateral
Which plane divides the body or an organ into superior and inferior portions?
Transverse plane
Which term describes a structure being closer to the front of the body?
Anterior
Which term describes a structure being closer to the back of the body?
Posterior
Which term describes structures being closer to the head?
Cephalad
Which term describes structures being further from the head, toward the feet?
caudal
Which term describes a structure being closer to the origin or trunk?
Proximal
Anatomy is the study of _______________ and the relationships among structures in human relationships revealed by dissection.
the human body
What is the anatomical position?
A method of observing or imaging the body that allows precise and consistent anatomical references
In the anatomical position, the palms of the hands are facing _______________.
forward
If the body is lying face down, it is in the _______________ position.
prone
Which of the following is NOT a term of direction in anatomy?
Proximal
What is the function of the skeletal system?
Support and protection of internal organs
What are the major regions identified in the body?
Head, neck, trunk, upper limbs, lower limbs
What is the study of the structure and development of an embryo called?
Embryology
Which type of joint is found between the bones of the skull?
Fibrous
What is the function of the ligaments in a joint?
To hold the joint together
Which type of joint allows for the most movement?
Diarthrosis
What is the primary cartilaginous joint called that connects bones with hyaline cartilage?
Synchondrosis
Which type of joint is found between the ulna and radius or fibula and tibia?
Syndesmosis
Which type of joint is found between a tooth and its socket?
Gomphosis
Which type of joint is held together by fibrous connective tissue?
Fibrous
Which type of joint is held together by cartilage?
Cartilaginous
What is the term for a joint that allows for little to no movement?
Synarthrosis
What is the term for a joint that allows for some movement?
Amphiarthrosis
Which type of joint allows for flexion/extension and adduction/abduction movements?
Saddle Joint
Which type of joint allows for tri-axial movement?
Ball and Socket Joint
Which type of joint is similar to a door hinge?
Hinge Joint
Which type of joint has an egg/oval shaped projection fitting into an elliptical hole?
Condyloid Joint
Which type of joint has the opposing surfaces reciprocally concave-convex?
Saddle Joint
Which type of joint has a cylindrical surface fitting into a cylindrical groove?
Hinge Joint
Which type of joint allows for rotation movement?
Pivot Joint
Which type of joint has two relatively flat, smooth surfaces articulating together?
Plane Joint
Which type of joint allows for movement in two plane?
Condyloid Joint
Which type of joint allows for movement in one plane?
Plane Joint
Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while contracting?
Eccentric
What is the role of the antagonist muscle in the body?
To passively elongate or shorten to permit motion
What is the function of tendons and aponeuroses?
To attach muscle to bone or other muscle
What is the function of deep fascia in the body?
To wrap the body and provide support
What is the function of sensory nerves in the body?
To receive sensory stimuli
What is the function of motor nerves in the body?
To stimulate muscle contraction
What do spinal nerves generally refer to?
Nerves that innervate most of the skeletal muscles
What do cranial nerves innervate in the body?
Sensory and motor nerve fibers
What are tendon sheaths?
Tube-like structures that wrap around tendons
Test your knowledge on the basics of anatomy and anatomical terms with this quiz! Covering topics such as anatomical position, major regions of the human body, terms of direction and movement, and an overview of the skeletal system, this quiz will help you solidify your understanding of the fundamentals. Get ready to ace your anatomy exams!
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