Anatomy Terminology Quiz
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Which term describes a structure located at the back of the body?

  • Anterior
  • Superior
  • Posterior (correct)
  • Medial

    • In anatomical terms, which position refers to a structure being lower than another?

  • Lateral
  • Superior
  • Inferior (correct)
  • Proximal

    • What does 'proximal' refer to in anatomical terms?

  • At the back of the body
  • Farther from the trunk
  • At the midline of the body
  • Closer to the trunk (correct)

    • Which anatomical term would you use to describe the position of the shoulders in relation to the heart?

    <p>Lateral (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the terms 'ventral' and 'dorsal' signify in anatomy?

    <p>Front and back of the body (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the movement that increases the angle between body parts?

    <p>Extension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement involves bringing a structure towards the midline of the body?

    <p>Adduction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the movement of rotating a limb away from the center of the body?

    <p>External Rotation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following movements is characterized by moving a structure in a superior direction?

    <p>Elevation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair of movements is considered opposites regarding the change in angles between body parts?

    <p>Extension and Flexion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'rostal' specifically refer to in embryonic anatomy?

    <p>Structures located close to the nose and front of the skull (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines the term 'superficial'?

    <p>Structures nearer to the surface of the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical term describes structures that are closer to the top of the skull?

    <p>Cranial (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe structures farther from the body's surface?

    <p>Deep (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In embryonic anatomy, what does the term 'sinister' refer to?

    <p>The left side of the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Anterior

    The front of the body.

    Posterior

    The back of the body.

    Superior

    Above another part of the body.

    Inferior

    Below another part of the body.

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    Proximal/Distal

    Closer to or farther from the trunk of the body.

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    Rostral

    Describes structures closer to the nose and the front of the skull (e.g., eyes).

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    Caudal

    Describes structures closer to the back of the skull and the chest.

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    Superficial

    Structures closer to the surface of the body (e.g., skin).

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    Deep

    Structures farther from the surface of the body (e.g., brain, bones).

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    Cranial

    Structures close to the top of the skull.

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    Paired Structures

    Body parts that are present on both sides of the body, like hands or feet.

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    Flexion vs. Extension

    Movement decreasing (flexion) or increasing (extension) the angle between body parts.

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    Abduction vs. Adduction

    Movement pulling a structure AWAY from (abduction) or TOWARDS (adduction) the body's midline.

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    Internal vs. External Rotation

    Rotating a body part towards (internal rotation) or away from (external rotation) the body's center.

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    Elevation vs. Depression

    Movement in a superior (elevation) or inferior (depression) direction.

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