Anatomy Terminology Quiz

The study of the normal morphology and structure of the human body.

From the Greek words 'Anatemnein' (to dissect or cut apart).

Study of large body structures visible to the naked eye.

Study of tiny structures (cells and tissues) needing magnification.

Study of human body from zygote to adult stages.

Examines the evolution of structures in humans.

Examines body systems working together (e.g., respiratory, nervous).

Study of body regions (head, neck, abdomen, etc.).

Method of cutting apart body tissues for study.

Observing the body for visible features or changes.

Examining by touching the body.

Tapping the body to evaluate internal structures.

Listening to body sounds (e.g., heart, lungs).

Utilize X-rays, CT scans, and other imaging to visualize structures.

Measurement of body shapes and sizes.

Measurement of human body dimensions.

Using radioisotopes to examine specific organs.

A technique to record electrical activity of the heart.

A technique to record electrical activity of muscle.

A technique to record electrical activity of the brain.

Visual examination of the inside of the nose.

Visual examination of the inside of the ear.

Visual examination of the colon.

Visual examination of the urinary bladder.

Visual examination of the trachea.

Visual examination of the stomach.

Erect stance, limbs at sides, palms forward.

Vertical plane dividing body (median if equal halves).

Vertical plane at a right angle to sagittal.

Plane perpendicular to sagittal and coronal.

Front of the body.

Back of the body.

Higher on the body.

Lower on the body.

Closer to the midline.

Farther from the midline.

Between two structures.

A structure located on the midline of the body.

Referring to the tip or end point of a structure.

Referring to the base or bottom of a structure.

Referring to the center of a structure or body.

Referring to parts of the body away from the center.

Located inside a structure or the body.

Located outside a structure or the body.

Closer to the point of origin or attachment.

Further from the point of origin or attachment.

Position aligned with the vertical axis of the body.

Position aligned with the horizontal axis of the body.

Closer to the surface of the body.

Farther from the surface of the body.

Referring to the palm of the hand.

Referring to the sole of the foot.

Referring to the right side.

Referring to the left side.

A structure situated across or in a transverse manner.

Along the length (in a direction parallel with a thing's length).

Long.

Short.

Above or higher than another structure

Below or lower than another structure

Toward the head.

Toward the tail or posterior end of the body.

Toward the front of the body.

Toward the back of the body.

Toward the midline of the body.

Away from the midline of the body.

Decreasing the angle of a joint.

Increasing the angle of a joint.

Movement away from the midline.

Movement toward the midline.

Turning the forearm medially.

Turning the forearm laterally.

Circular movement of a limb.

Central supporting structure of the body.

Bones of the limbs.

Lying face down.

Lying face up.

On one side of the body.

On both sides of the body.

On the same side of the body.

On the opposite side of the body.