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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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