Anatomy Terminology Quiz
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What is the anatomical term for a structure that is closer to the core?

  • Peripheral
  • External
  • Proximalis (correct)
  • Distalis
  • Which term describes the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body?

  • Abduction (correct)
  • Extension
  • Flexion
  • Adduction
  • In which position is the body laying face downward?

  • Unilateral
  • Supine
  • Prone (correct)
  • Bilateral
  • Which term refers to a structure located in the center of the body?

    <p>Central</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'ipsilateral' mean?

    <p>On the same side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the action called when the sole of the foot turns to face laterally?

    <p>Eversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body?

    <p>Adduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite movement of flexion called?

    <p>Extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does electroencephalography (EEG) primarily collect signals from?

    <p>Brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to observe inside the urinary bladder?

    <p>Cystoscopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which anatomical position is the individual standing erect with limbs at their sides and face directed forward?

    <p>Normal anatomic position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the coronal (frontal) plane do?

    <p>Divides the body into front and back sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'medial' refers to a structure's location in relation to what?

    <p>Median plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which axis is responsible for enabling flexion and extension movements?

    <p>Transverse axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'inferior' indicate in anatomical terms?

    <p>Lower than another structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to observe inside the trachea?

    <p>Bronchoscopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Gross anatomy' refer to?

    <p>The study of macroscopic structures observable by the naked eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of anatomy focuses specifically on the respiratory and digestive systems?

    <p>Systemic anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 'Auscultation' in anatomical study?

    <p>To listen to internal body sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method would NOT be used for studying living bodies?

    <p>Dissection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Morphometry' refer to in anatomical study?

    <p>The study of the shapes and sizes of organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of anatomy examines development stages from the zygote to adulthood?

    <p>Developmental anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of anatomy divides the body into regions for study?

    <p>Topographic anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical method is described by 'to tap the body with fingers'?

    <p>Percussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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