20 Questions
What do the terms superficial and deep refer to?
The relative distances of structures from the surface of the body
What is the term for structures located on the same side of the body?
Ipsilateral
In what position is the body lying face downward?
Prone
What do the terms internal and external describe?
The relative distance of a structure from the center of an organ or cavity
What is the term for structures located on opposite sides of the body?
Contralateral
In what position is the body lying on the back?
Supine
What do the terms superior and inferior describe?
Levels relatively high or low with reference to the upper and lower ends of the body
What is the term for a structure located closer to the midline of the body?
Medial
What is the term for a structure located farther from the midline of the body?
Lateral
What do the terms anterior and posterior describe?
Directions towards the front and back of the body
The term ipsilateral refers to opposite sides of the body.
False
The term external refers to a structure closer to the center of an organ or cavity.
False
The prone position of the body is lying on the back.
False
The terms superior and inferior describe the relative distance of a structure from the center of an organ or cavity.
False
The term contralateral refers to structures located on the same side of the body.
False
The term deep refers to a structure located closer to the surface of the body.
False
The supine position of the body is lying face downward.
False
The terms internal and external denote the relative distances of structures from the upper and lower ends of the body.
False
The term ipsilateral refers to structures located on opposite sides of the body and the midline of the body.
False
The prone position of the body is lying on the back with the face upward.
False
This quiz covers the introduction to basic anatomy, including the objectives, importance, and scope of anatomy. It also touches on clinical anatomy and its relevance to medicine and health sciences.
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